Article ID: 230052 - Last Review: January 24, 2007 - Revision: 3.2

Files or Folders Deleted from Floppy Disk Not in the Recycle Bin

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SYMPTOMS

After you delete a file or folder from a floppy disk, you are unable to view the file or folder in the Recycle Bin.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because files and folders you delete from a floppy disk are not stored in the Recycle Bin, instead, they are immediately and permanently deleted.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

You may be able to recover files deleted from a floppy disk by using a third-party disk utility.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
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