Why do I have a black screen that says recycle bin in c:/ is corrupt

Question

Can’t get into my computer because it has a black screen saying that the recycle bin on c:/ is corrupted. Do you want to empty the recycle bin for this drive? Yes No How can I fix this ?

Answer 1

Hi Zadee C,

The problem seems to have fixed itself, after turning my computer off and on quite a few times, I am now able to log in.

Thank you for your quick response, I will keep this info for future reference.

Regards

Raylene

Answer 2

Hi there! My name is, Zadee. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. Sorry to hear about your experience. I'll try my best to help you today.

Try this:

1. Windows + R
2. Type: cmd <Press SHIFT + CTRL + ENTER>
3. Type this in the cmd prompt:

rd /s /q C:$Recycle.bin

4. Restart your computer

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If that does not work, try SFC scan.

1. Windows + R
2. Type: cmd <Press SHIFT + CTRL + ENTER>
3. Type this in the cmd prompt:

sfc /scannow <Press Enter>

4. Restart the device

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If still the same, restore to using restore point.

1. Windows + R
2. Type: rstrui <Enter>
3. Choose oldest restore point
4. Click Next
5. Finish

Hope that helps. Let me know how that goes. Thanks!