The Dc number can vary. The error is a sporadic, but when it happens it prevents the contents of the recycle bin from being deleted. It can also occur when the recycle bin appears to be empty, yet it has the crumpled paper indicator.
Rebooting makes the problem go away, but it can also magically go away by just waiting a long time, like over night. But the problem keeps recurring with no rhyme or reason. What is causing this? I really don't want to reinstall Windows.
Best Answer
Additional file security steps needed to delete files from recycle bin.
After the files are moved to your desktop, you've used Unlocker to rename them, you need to take ownership of the files. Select them all, right click, properties, security tab, Advanced button, select your account and take ownership. Go to the General tab and remove the Read-only Attribute. Delete the files, they will fill up your recycle bin but when you empty the bin they go away for good!