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How do I empty the Recycle Bin?

Emptying Recycle Bin

To empty the Recycle Bin:

Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.

On the File menu, click Empty Recycle Bin.

Recycle Bin only works with files deleted from Windows NT Explorer. Files deleted with File Manager or at the command line will not appear in the Recycle Bin.

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