Microsoft confirms Recycle Bin bug in Windows 10 and 11: a patch is on the way
Microsoft has acknowledged that a new Windows bug is causing issues with the desktop Recycle Bin. The Redmond-based tech company is currently working on a patch to fix the issue.
Windows recycle bin icon with a bug inside. Image by Cybernews.
Microsoft has acknowledged that a new Windows bug is causing issues with the desktop Recycle Bin. The Redmond-based tech company is currently working on a patch to fix the issue.
- Microsoft has confirmed a bug in its latest Windows update that messes with Recycle Bin file names.
- Instead of showing normal filenames, Windows displays cryptic internal codes when users try to delete files.
- A fix is on the way, but for now users are stuck either guessing or contacting support.
- The issue adds to a growing list of post-update problems, including OneDrive glitches and system instability reports.
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On June 9th, Microsoft released this month’s Patch Tuesday update. Users complained of all sorts of issues, but more on that later.
One of the annoyances they encountered was a strange Recycle Bin bug. When some users tried to permanently delete a single item from the Recycle Bin, the confirmation dialog box displayed an internal Recycle Bin filename, like “$Rxxxxx.ext,” instead of the original filename.
The Recycle Bin itself correctly displays the original filename, and restoring the item also restores it using the original filename. This issue only occurs after installing the latest Windows security update (KB5094126).
Microsoft has officially confirmed the bug’s existence. There’s a workaround to temporarily fix the issue, but the tech company is refusing to share it online. To mitigate the bug, businesses and organizations have to contact Microsoft’s Support for Business team. In the meantime, Microsoft says it’s working on a permanent fix to solve the Recycle Bin bug.
All Windows 10 and 11 versions are affected, all the way up to Windows 11 version 26H1. The same goes for Windows Server 12 up to Windows Server 2025.
After the Patch Tuesday update rolled out, users stumbled upon other issues as well.
On Microsoft’s official forum, there have been complaints about OneDrive. According to users, the OneDrive folder appears in Windows’ File Explorer. However, they’re unable to browse the folder to see its content.
A moderator answers that other users are experiencing the same issue after installing Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update. However, he doesn’t officially confirm the existence of the problem and recommends reporting the issue via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
Furthermore, IT administrators are complaining about “sluggish” File Explorer performance across dozens of PCs in their organizations.
Lastly, some HP users are reporting random blue screens of death (BSODs) after installing the latest security update. Lenovo users, on the other hand, are saying that their PCs freeze under moderate workloads.
Back in March, Pavan Davuluri, Executive Vice President of Windows and Devices, promised to raise the bar on Windows 11 quality.
“The work is underway. You can expect to see tangible progress that you’ll be able to feel as you preview builds from us throughout the rest of the year,” he wrote in a lengthy blog.
So far, Microsoft isn’t delivering on its promise.
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