Windows 11 update broke the Recycle Bin, OneDrive, and your PC's stability
3 hours ago
- #Windows Bug
- #Recycle Bin
- #Software Update
- Microsoft confirmed a Recycle Bin bug after the June 2026 Windows 11 update, where permanently deleting a single file shows an internal filename like $Rxxxxx.ext in the confirmation dialog, though the Recycle Bin window and restore function work correctly.
- The bug, from update KB5095051, does not cause significant usability issues as files delete normally. A workaround is available only for commercial users via Microsoft Support Business, with a permanent fix promised later.
- Users report other issues from the update, including OneDrive/Dropbox access problems, sluggish File Explorer, random BSODs on HP devices, freezes on Lenovo PCs, and BitLocker Recovery triggers on local account devices, with some advised to wipe and reinstall Windows.