Error message indicates file size exceeds limits in the recycling bin.
Error message indicates file size exceeds limits in the recycling bin.
Hello, I’m facing an issue where I accidentally delete large files—around 500MB to 1GB—and the Recycle Bin shows an error saying the files are too big. Even though I’ve adjusted the recycle bin settings previously (like placing it on C drive with a custom size of 150GB), the problem persists. Changing the size didn’t help. When I moved the bin to another drive, it worked, but I set it to C drive because that’s where my 4TB NVMe SSD is located. Some guides suggested using the command `rd /s /q C:\Recycle.bin` after restarting, yet the error still appears. I’m looking for advice or solutions to fix this. Also, note I’m using Windows 10.
If you're not concerned about the file, simply deleting it completely is an option. Instead of using the recycle bin, press "Shift + Del" to permanently remove the file. This method ensures a permanent deletion. Use it only if you don’t mind losing the file.
When using several drives, you must adjust the size of the Rubbish Bin for each one. This means the bin in C holds references to the data on other drives rather than storing the data directly.
3.3TB is available from a total of 3.63TB on the 4TB 990 Pro storage device
I discovered a fix by running a system file scan/repair using the command prompt. It identified and resolved several broken files. After restarting Windows, deleting a few GB files eliminated the 'file too big to recycle' message, especially with the 85GB recycle bin setting. Thanks for all the advice!