Empty Recycle Bins Of All Users On A Shared Computer

When a computer is being shared by several users then there is good chance that it can accumulate waste files on each user's recycle bin. Unless every user has an initiative to empty their own recycle bin, then you may have a significant wasted free space sitting on the said computer. If your an administrator and would like to empty recycle bin for every user then here is quick tip you can try. From the command prompt, execute the following command:

For Windows 7 or Server 2008, enter this command:

rd /s c:\$Recycle.Bin

For older version of Windows such as Windows XP, Vista and Windows Server 2003, use the command specified after the jump.

rd /s c:\recycler

Take note that if your main hard drive is not "c:" then replace it with the correct letter.

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