Files Appear Twice in the Recycle Bin

ID: Q151805


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

When you open the Recycle Bin, you may see two entries for some files.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using the SUBST command to assign a substitute drive letter to the root folder of a drive that contains a Recycle folder.


STATUS

This behavior is by design. When you use the SUBST command to substitute a drive letter for a folder that contains a Recycle folder, the Recycle Bin is mirrored on the substituted drive. This can result in deleted files appearing twice in the Recycle Bin.

Additional query words: duplicate

Keywords : win95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: June 28, 1999
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