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Microsoft released its June 2026 Patch Tuesday updates on June 9. Within days, users began reporting odd behavior in Windows. The Recycle Bin started showing the wrong name when you permanently delete a file. Microsoft has now confirmed the glitch, yet it remains a minor one. Your files are not at risk, so there is no need to panic.
What the Windows Recycle Bin Bug Does
Normally, the delete confirmation dialog shows a file’s real name. After the June update, that dialog can show an internal name instead. For example, you might try to delete a photo called bluedot.png. However, the prompt may display something like $Rxxxxx.ext. This internal name is how Windows tracks items inside the Recycle Bin. The bug simply surfaces that hidden name at the wrong moment.
When the Problem Shows Up
The issue is narrow, and it only appears in one situation. First, the file must already sit in the Recycle Bin. Then, you must choose to remove that single item permanently. In that exact moment, the confirmation dialog may show the internal filename. Deleting a file from any normal folder still works fine. In short, only permanent deletion from the Recycle Bin triggers the glitch.
Why Your Files Stay Safe
This bug is purely visual, so your data stays intact. The Recycle Bin list view still shows the correct, readable filename. Likewise, restoring a file returns it with its original name. Even the deletion itself behaves normally. When you click Yes, Windows removes the file you actually selected. Therefore, no hidden system file gets deleted by mistake. Microsoft documented the behavior on its Windows release health dashboard and confirmed that engineers have a fix in progress.
Which Windows Versions Are Affected
The bug reaches almost every supported release. Microsoft lists both client and server systems among them.
Client editions:
- Windows 11, version 26H1
- Windows 11, version 25H2
- Windows 11, version 24H2
- Windows 11, version 23H2
- Windows 10, version 22H2
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019
- Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016
Server editions:
- Windows Server 2025
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2012
Other Reported Problems With the Update
The Recycle Bin glitch is the only issue Microsoft has confirmed so far. Still, users have flagged several heavier problems. Some report a BitLocker recovery loop after a restart. Others mention blue screens and OneDrive access failures. A separate bug also blocks third-party apps from opening Office files. Microsoft has not yet confirmed the BitLocker or BSOD reports, though. As a result, treat those accounts with some caution for now.
How to Use the Recycle Bin Safely
Until a fix lands, a little care goes a long way. Check the filename in the Recycle Bin list before you delete anything. Avoid relying on the confirmation dialog alone, since it may mislead you. You also do not need to empty the Recycle Bin often. Many cleanup tools nag you to free up space, yet that step is rarely urgent. After all, the Recycle Bin works as a safety net for deleted files. Unless your drive is truly full, simply leave it alone for now.
Will Microsoft Fix the Windows Recycle Bin Bug?
Microsoft says a proper fix is on the way. The company plans to ship it in a future Windows update, though no date is set. Business customers can request a temporary workaround in the meantime. To get it, administrators should contact Microsoft Support for Business. Home users, however, will simply need to wait.
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