Files or Folders Deleted from Floppy Disk Not in the Recycle Bin

ID: Q230052


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release versions 2, 2.1, 2.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 4.0, 4.0 SP1, 4.0 SP2, 4.0 SP3, 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows 98


SYMPTOMS

After you delete a file or folder from a floppy disk, you are unable to view the file or folder in the Recycle Bin.


CAUSE

This issue occurs because files and folders you delete from a floppy disk are not stored in the Recycle Bin, instead, they are immediately and permanently deleted.


STATUS

This behavior is by design.


MORE INFORMATION

You may be able to recover files deleted from a floppy disk by using a third-party disk utility.

Additional query words: 1.0 1.00 2.00 2.10 2.50 3.0 3.00 4.00

Keywords : kbtool kbui win95 win98
Version : WINDOWS:95; winnt:4.0,4.0 SP1,4.0 SP2,4.0 SP3,4.0 SP4
Platform : WINDOWS winnt
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: November 24, 1999
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