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post Jul 10 2006, 03:06 AM
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just a quick question regarding the C:\RECYCLER folder. what exactly is its purpose and how much havoc would i wreak if i emptied it? this is hardly urgent so you can shuffle this post toward the back while you tangle with more pressing matters.

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Hi Jake.

You can find some info here:

http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/What_is_the_C:Rec...contained_in_it

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there's some good info here that sheds a great deal of light on the topic. much obliged.
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The Recycler folder is used only on NTFS partitions. The Recycler folder contains a Recycle Bin for each user that logs on to the computer, sorted by their security identifier (SID). By default, it is a hidden folder unless you reconfigured Windows to show it. See
Differences Between the Recycle Bin and the Recycler Folder.


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