Can't see items in recycle bin

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Note: Files that were previously deleted will be permanently erased from the Recycle
Bin.

Create a notepad document and save it (any name will do).
Now delete the file so that it goes to the recycle bin.
Empty the recycle-bin.

To test, create another file and then delete it – does it now show up in the recycle
bin?

If not, then continue on to the following site for more information.

Files Do Not Show Up in Recycle Bin When Deleted
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -us;168570

Troubleshooting the Recycle Bin:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_qr.htm#rb

Fred wrote:
> I have some deleted items in my recycle bin that aren't visible.
> If I click and drag the whole area once opened, then click delete, it
> asks "do you want to delete these 2 items?."
> I click yes even though they are not visible. I then close the
> recycle bin, open it again and the same thing happens over and over.
> Someone please help!!