How to create a $RECYCLE.BIN folder on external hard disk?

Solution 1:

UPDATE

• Run check disk against the external drive CHKDSK D: /F /R with Windows
• Check the manufacturer web site for diagnostic tools to use to run against the device to identify issues, etc.—this may be device model specific too.

Example Link: (http://knowledge.seagate.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/206395en)

Here's an itemized list of things to try before reinstalling, etc. just in case.

1. Try running sfc /scannow from an elevated command prompt and see if this finds and fixes the issue.

2. You may want to run a chkdsk too from elevated command prompt CHKDSK C: /F /R

3. Otherwise, try a Windows Repair from your boot menu options or boot disc.

NOTE: I'll post more notes on Windows Repair if needed—just let me know.

I've deleted this $RECYCLE.BIN folder from many PCs for quick cleanup and it's never caused me any problems.

Solution 2:

I think I found something:

Create a new folder and give it this name:

$RECYCLE.BIN.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

Press ENTER, and you're done.

Maybe. I'll see how this goes.