Microsoft: June 2026 Windows Updates Break Recycle Bin Prompts
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cybernoz.comMicrosoft: June 2026 Windows updates break Recycle Bin prompts
Microsoft has confirmed a confusing Windows bug that causes different filenames to appear in the confirmation dialog when deleting a file from the Recycle Bin.
The latest Windows update released in the June 2026 security cycle brought an unpleasant surprise to some users. Known for correcting vulnerabilities and improving system stability, the traditional Patch Tuesday ended up introducing a curious behavior in Windows Trash, making exclusion messages display mysterious codes instead of actual file names. Although the problem may scare at first sight, especially for those who fear data loss or malware …
The June update for Windows 10 and 11 introduced a new, previously unseen bug: the Recycle Bin may display surprising names when you try to delete a file from it.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 update breaks Recycle Bin delete prompts, but your files are still safe
Microsoft has confirmed a new bug in Windows 11’s June 2026 update where Recycle Bin prompts show misleading internal file names, but the company says you don’t have to worry, as your files are still safe as long as you haven’t permanently purged them. I was able to reproduce this behavior on all PCs with the June 2026 Update. In our tests, Windows Latest observed that the Recycle Bin shows incorrect file names in the confirmation dialog. For ex…
A flawed update for Windows 11 and Windows 10 is currently causing confusion when emptying the Recycle Bin. The system only shows cryptic strings instead of real file names when deleting. A patch from Microsoft is in progress. (Read more)
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