can't delete files in trash

For some reason, I have two files with the same name in my trash can. This is
preventing me from emptying the trash because I get an error message that
says that the program associated with the files is in use. I have checked and
this is not the case.

I tried renaming one of the files and I can't. I tried deleting them
individually and dragging one or both out of the trash onto the desktop and
that doesn't work either.

Thanks in advance!

In the Computer app, rightclick the $Recycle.Bin folder on the C: drive and
'delete', then restart windows.

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"Nance" <> wrote in message
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> For some reason, I have two files with the same name in my trash can. This
> is
> preventing me from emptying the trash because I get an error message that
> says that the program associated with the files is in use. I have checked
> and
> this is not the case.
>
> I tried renaming one of the files and I can't. I tried deleting them
> individually and dragging one or both out of the trash onto the desktop
> and
> that doesn't work either.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>

Nance;740891 Wrote:
> For some reason, I have two files with the same name in my trash can
> This i
> preventing me from emptying the trash because I get an error messag
> tha
> says that the program associated with the files is in use. I hav
> checked an
> this is not the case
>
> I tried renaming one of the files and I can't. I tried deleting the
> individually and dragging one or both out of the trash onto the deskto
> an
> that doesn't work either
>
> Thanks in advance

Hi Nance

This tutorial will show you how to reset the Recylce Bin so that wil
be empty

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/13...ile-folder.htm

Hope this helps
Shaw

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