phaolo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hello,since long time I have an annoying problem with Windows Recycle bin because it sorts its files automatically in a strange way: first by files or folder type, then by hdisk and finally by "Date Deleted".I've never found a way to fix it, even by tweaking the registry. I don't have any virus or other problems, this error appears even after a clean install.Today I've noticed that If I create another shortcut to the bin, THAT link does remember my custom sort order! (the default still doesn't)What could this mean??Do you have an idea, or should I really stay with double bin icons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Do you have it showing in groups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda43 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 And,,,,,you want the garbage in your waste basket sorted.....WHY?Life is already too short, , , empty the dang recycle bin and move on.Just a suggestion B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaolo Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) -X- : Recycle Bin showing in Groups?I don't understand, where exactly?Andromeda43 :I use and delete a lot of files for both work and free time.I keep many in the bin for a while as last security and that has always been useful.A list sorted by last "Date Delete" for me is NOT trivial!I can't follow your advice, but thanks anyway : P Edited January 17, 2011 by phaolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 view > arrange icons by > show in groups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaolo Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) view > arrange icons by > show in groupsAh no, unfortunately that wasn't selected.I'm using simple details with a default view (order by name) for all the directories (Folder options - view - Apply to all folders).That works perfectly for everything but the bin.I have tried to reset all via GUI or via reg files, but no change happened.Other tests:- custom sorting is applied to the "real" bin until I close its window. Then, on next reopen, the list is resetted to the weird order.- custom sorting always works on the "fake" bin links, even if I set it from the "real" bin!What the.. Edited January 18, 2011 by phaolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Take a look at the last post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaolo Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) Ah lol.. I knew I had some thread somewhere..Unfortunately, I didn't update the end (probably I went away afterwards)... the problem reappeared after next restart.Sorry for the confusion.. Edited January 18, 2011 by phaolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Oh, I never looked at the name. I thought that was someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaolo Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) I guess I can't really do anything about it.. if only I could replace something from another computer!!Evil bin! :angrym: Edited January 22, 2011 by phaolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda43 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 A Recycle bin is no more than a fancy name for a waste basket, garbage can or Dumpster bin.There are a ton of programs that will dump that bin.Now if I wanted to remove a file but sort-of keep it, I'd just move it somewhere else, into any Holding area that you might want to set up.Files in a standard Windows folder can be ordered about any way you want them.Just a thought.......Good Luck, B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaolo Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Now if I wanted to remove a file but sort-of keep it, I'd just move it somewhere else, into any Holding area that you might want to set up.By using another normal folder as a recycle bin, I'd lose these main options:- move files to it (delete, not just drag&drop)- restore files from it (automatically, not drag&drop)- check infos about deletion date and original path. If I could emulate those, I'd try your suggestion.I'd always prefer, however, to fix the normal system bin instead of using replacements or programs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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