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Recycle Bin Freezes

Started by baringer3 , Mar 03 2011 04:03 PM

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#1 baringer3

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Posted 03 March 2011 - 04:03 PM

Recycle Bin Freezes on the "Calculating Time Remaining" window. I've tried deleting it using this method: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/131294-recycle-bin-corrupted-cannot-delete-file-folder.html
I've also ran "chkdsk" neither found any errors. OS Vista Home Edition
Also ran Adaware and AVG both found no errors.
Thanks for your help!

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#2 Allan

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Posted 03 March 2011 - 04:07 PM

Have you installed the Vista service packs (sp1 & 2)?

Edited by Allan, 03 March 2011 - 04:08 PM.

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Posted 03 March 2011 - 04:13 PM

I haven't installed the service packs on this system. I think sp2 came factory installed on this PC.
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Posted 03 March 2011 - 04:16 PM

So yes, you are running SP2? I ask because if I recall correctly that particular issue was addressed by one of the service packs (I can't remember which).

Edited by Allan, 03 March 2011 - 04:17 PM.

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Posted 03 March 2011 - 04:20 PM

Here, see this: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/08/24/calculating-time-remaining-progress-bar-hang-in-vista-when-copying-files-from-network-kb931770-hotfix/

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Posted 03 March 2011 - 09:50 PM

I tried copying files from another pc on my network to this pc and they copied with no problem. So I don't think that particular Sp2 issue is causing my problem.
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Posted 04 March 2011 - 07:44 AM

Okay. Did you try the link I posted above?

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 09:16 AM

No, I didn't try the link yet. Not sure which fix to try. How do I check if I have 32bit or 64bit?
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Posted 04 March 2011 - 09:34 AM

Double-click on My Computer.

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Posted 04 March 2011 - 10:28 PM

Ok, I installed the 32bit hot fix, rebooted and still have the problem. Here's what is happening:When I delete a file, it goes right to the Recycle Bin but the "Calculating Time Remaining" doesn't close. To close it I have to hit "cntrl alt & delete" and click "End Task" in Windows Task Manager. Then to empty the Recycle Bin I have to repeat the same procedure.
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Posted 05 March 2011 - 08:10 AM

Do you have Windows Search enabled? If so, try disabling it (read this: http://forums.techarena.in/vista-help/614870.htm)

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Posted 05 March 2011 - 02:47 PM

Allan, I disabled "Windows Search" and that seemed to be a good work-around for now. I'm able to delete files directly to the Recycle Bin and bypass the "Calculating Time Remaining" window.
My PC also seems to be running a lot faster now.
Thanks for all your help!