You’re unable to empty the Recycle Bin or delete a file or a folder inside the Recycle Bin. When you try to rename or move a file, you receive the following error message: "The file or folder does not exist."

Accessible help and resources to get your Xbox questions answered. This page features a list of common error codes and solutions. Learn how to find your error code quickly.

Ensure that Show desktop icons is checked. If not, select it. If your desktop shows icons, but the Recycle Bin is missing, verify that it's not disabled in your desktop settings. The Recycle Bin icon should be displayed on your desktop.

Use this app to try to recover lost files that have been deleted from your local storage device (including internal drives, external drives, and USB devices) and can’t be restored from the Recycle Bin.

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Starting with Windows 11, version 22H2, the known Windows folders— Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music, and Videos —are available by default as pinned folders in Quick access in both File Explorer Home and the left navigation pane.

Learn how to set up an Xbox 360 Controller for Windows so you can play PC games with your Xbox controller.

Learn how to configure File History and how to recover files and folders that have been deleted or accidentally changed.