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UnPfhorgiven
Mar 25, 2024Copper Contributor
Can't empty recycle bin in onedrive
I recently have started having OneDrive storage space issues. I have spent hours scouring message boards but none of them apply to my problem. The problem is that I have tried emptying the recycl...
Jason_Forbis
Jun 14, 2024Copper Contributor
UnPfhorgivenI ran into this same problem and after a lot of trial and error, I found the fix. One Drive seemsw to have a problem deleting loads of files at once. I discovered that you can batch delete from the recycle bin but only 50 items at a time. If you go over 50 the delete option vanishes. A little more time consuming, but at least it works. Hope that helps.
Floenerys
Jun 14, 2024Copper Contributor
Jason_Forbis where is that delete button? Can you share a screenshot?
Because I selected one item and looked everywhere but couldn't find it.
- Jason_ForbisJun 14, 2024Copper Contributor
- Floenerys once you check the files for deletion, the button appears at the top bar beside "restore"
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- Floenerys once you check the files for deletion, the button appears at the top bar beside "restore"