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ColStone78
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Jul 16, 2024

Major Bug in latest Windows update (Recycle Bin 14GB Limit)

Windows 11 Recycle Bin seems to now have a limit of only 14 GB!!!!!!!   Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2 OS build 22631.3880 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1020.0 the ...
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LiamLiam
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Jul 19, 2024
I want to emphasize that it's understandable to feel frustrated with the recent changes to Windows 11. It's essential for Microsoft to listen to user feedback and prioritize stability and reliability over new features. I hope they take your feedback seriously and work towards improving the overall user experience.
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    ColStone78
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    Jul 26, 2024

    LiamLiam 

    I doubt very much they will be interested in this issue.

    or even sorting a fix for it. 

    But I have worked out what the update did.

    It changed the Custom Size Value in the Recycle Bin Properties for my C Drive, the rest were all fine, only my C drive was changed and set to 14GB.

    Why the hell they would wont to do this is beyond me.

    I have 4 drives on my system, None of the others were changed,

    my D Drive (500GB SSD) was set to 26GB much more than my 1TB C Drive

    My 2x 2TB Drives (E & F) both set to around 97GB

     

    So the Fix is to manually change the Custom Size value to something bigger.

     

    For anyone not knowing how to do this;

    Right click the Recycle Bin,

    Select Properties.

    Select the C Drive from the list box (Or whatever Drive you may be having an issue with)

    then change the value, this value is in MB

     

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