"No Option to Empty Recycle Bin on Windows 10 [Actual Solution]"

Translation to English:

"There is No Option to Empty Recycle Bin in Windows 10"

"I have a Windows 10 Ultimate 64-bit computer. One day, I decided to modify my Recycle Bin's icon to a different one. After making that change, I attempted to delete the files within the Recycle Bin by right-clicking on it and selecting 'Empty Recycle Bin.' However, strangely, the 'Empty Recycle Bin' option appears grayed out, and I am unable to click on it. Instead, I have to open the Recycle Bin and delete each item individually from there. How can I resolve this issue?"

PS: If you're searching for a method to automatically empty the recycle bin on a schedule, we've got you covered.

Solution 1: Rapidly Solve the Issue of Recycle Bin Not Emptying

Most users might come across such issues when they accidentally make changes to their computer. Before taking any actions, you should try these steps first.

Step 1. Restart your computer and try again.

Step 2. Reinstall the Recycle Bin in Windows 10/8/7

Click the right mouse button on the Desktop and select Personalize.

Click on Themes > Click Desktop Icon settings under Related Settings.

Click Check Recycle Bin > Click Apply.

If the above two steps don't help, you can try the following solutions:

Fix 2: Recycle Bin Not Emptying? Try Another Method

Right-clicking the recycle bin icon and selecting the "Empty" option is not the sole method to clear its contents. You can also empty the recycle bin through the settings menu. Let's explore how to accomplish this: 1. First, locate the recycle bin on your desktop. 2. Instead of right-clicking, left-click on the recycle bin icon to open it. 3. Inside the recycle bin, you'll see all the files that have been deleted but not yet permanently removed. 4. Now, look for the "Settings" icon or gear icon in the top-right corner of the window (this may vary depending on your operating system). 5. Click on the "Settings" icon, which will open a context menu or settings panel. 6. In the menu, find an option that says "Empty Recycle Bin," "Delete All," or something similar. 7. Click on that option to initiate the process of clearing the recycle bin. 8. A confirmation prompt might appear, asking if you're sure you want to delete the selected items. If it does, click "Yes" or "OK" to proceed. 9. The recycle bin will now be emptied, and all the files within it will be permanently deleted. Remember, once you empty the recycle bin, the files are gone, and they cannot be recovered unless you have a backup.

Step 1: Access the Settings menu.

Step 2: Select "System" to proceed. Then choose Storage.

Step 3: Open Storage and then select This PC (or a hard drive) under Storage.

Step 4: Click on "Temporary files" and "Recycle bin." Select "Empty the recycle bin" and then tap "Remove files."

Fix 3: Use CMD to Fix Empty Recycle Bin Grayed Out

1. Go to Start, search for "Command Prompt". 2. Right-click "Command Prompt" > Select "Run as administrator". 3. Type: `rd /s /q C:\$Recycle.bin` and press "Enter".

Reboot the computer, and then you can reuse the Recycle Bin.

If that doesn't work, open the Command Prompt again and type: sfc /scannow > Enter. The System File Checker will scan and rectify the issue for you. If the sfc/scannow command doesn't function properly, refer to the article on SFC (SFC / SCANNOW) Not Working on Windows.

Restore Deleted Files from Recycle Bin

Allow the data recovery tool software to assist you in resolving this issue. The Tools Data Recovery Wizard Free allows you to retrieve deleted files resulting from accidental deletion, hard drive corruption or formatting, system/file system crashes, virus attacks, or other similar situations. It is fully compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and previous Windows versions. You can download it for free and follow these three simple steps to restore Recycle Bin data: 1. Download and install the Tools Data Recovery Wizard Free. 2. Launch the software and select the drive where the Recycle Bin was located. 3. Initiate the scan to locate the deleted files, preview them, and then proceed to recover the desired data. By following these steps, you should be able to reclaim your lost Recycle Bin contents.

1. Launch the Data Recovery Wizard tool. Select a location (where the Recycle Bin is located) and click "Scan."

2. The software will initiate a scanning process to locate lost files.

3. Select the file(s) you wish to recover from the scan results by file type. Click the "Recover" button to retrieve the chosen files. It's recommended to save them to a different location rather than the original hard drive to prevent data overwrite.