When you attempt to empty the Recycle Bin, you may receive the following
error message:
Can not delete Thumbs: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is
not currently in use.
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This behavior can occur when the following conditions exist:
| • | You delete a folder for which you have enabled Thumbnail view.
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| • | You are viewing the contents of the folder in Windows Explorer when you
delete it.
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To work around this issue, use one of the following methods:
| • | Close Windows Explorer, and then empty the Recycle Bin.
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| • | In Windows Explorer, click another folder to view its contents,
and then empty the Recycle Bin.
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows 98.
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When this behavior occurs, the folder is not deleted from the Recycle Bin,
but the contents of the folder are deleted.
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