Is the bin safe to remove?

Aid3n117
Member

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08-13-2020, 04:51 AM

Hello, I discovered a hidden folder called $Recycle.bin on C:\, but it doesn’t show any files. I’m wondering if I should delete it—would that free up space and help my hard drive? Or could it cause problems with Windows? Also, just a note, I’m using Windows 7. Thanks!

Aid3n117

08-13-2020, 04:51 AM #1

uzino007
Junior Member

08-13-2020, 09:17 AM

Look inside for concealed files. Clear out the trash to make space.

uzino007

08-13-2020, 09:17 AM #2

Look inside for concealed files. Clear out the trash to make space.

A_Sound
Senior Member

486

08-29-2020, 05:59 AM

You can delete it nothing bad will happen

A_Sound

08-29-2020, 05:59 AM #3

You can delete it nothing bad will happen

_Brony_
Member

213

09-12-2020, 03:11 PM

You have the option to remove it later; if needed, you can restore it.

_Brony_

09-12-2020, 03:11 PM #4

You have the option to remove it later; if needed, you can restore it.

Zagrid
Junior Member

09-20-2020, 02:37 PM

Thanks for the guidance. It seems the Recycle Bin is empty, which might explain why I discovered something unusual there. I think I'll remove it then.

Zagrid

09-20-2020, 02:37 PM #5

Thanks for the guidance. It seems the Recycle Bin is empty, which might explain why I discovered something unusual there. I think I'll remove it then.

Rosario17_
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09-20-2020, 11:51 PM

It seems to be taking up space just like any other virtual storage Windows provides. It’s hard to picture it causing major issues by removing it, though you can turn it off using its settings.

Rosario17_

09-20-2020, 11:51 PM #6

It seems to be taking up space just like any other virtual storage Windows provides. It’s hard to picture it causing major issues by removing it, though you can turn it off using its settings.