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RecycleBinEx is an awesome recycle bin app for your Windows 7 taskbar
I admit it -- I'm not much of a Recycle Bin user. Usually if I press the delete key on my Windows system I'm also holding down the shift key for instant vaporization. If, however, you enjoy the safety net that the Recycle Bin provides and you're using Windows 7, you really should check out RecycleBinEx.
It's made by the same developers who created FCleaner -- a very capable CCleaner alternative. Via the RecycleBineEx Jump List you'll be able to quickly empty deleted files right from your task bar. You're not limited to wholesale purging, however -- RecycleBinEx can also delete items of a certain age (6 pre-configured options are available).
Launch the main program window and you've got the option to sort by data and filter your bin's contents -- handy if you're trying to retrieve the file equivalent of a needle in a haystack. The app also features command line scripting and integrates with the Windows Recycle Bin's context menu and you can even set it to auto-delete files that are older than a certain number of days.
RecycleBinEx is a free download and runs on Windows XP or newer.
It's made by the same developers who created FCleaner -- a very capable CCleaner alternative. Via the RecycleBineEx Jump List you'll be able to quickly empty deleted files right from your task bar. You're not limited to wholesale purging, however -- RecycleBinEx can also delete items of a certain age (6 pre-configured options are available).
Launch the main program window and you've got the option to sort by data and filter your bin's contents -- handy if you're trying to retrieve the file equivalent of a needle in a haystack. The app also features command line scripting and integrates with the Windows Recycle Bin's context menu and you can even set it to auto-delete files that are older than a certain number of days.
RecycleBinEx is a free download and runs on Windows XP or newer.
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Subscribe to commentsAnthonyJun 15th 2010 2:20PM
I've had this downloaded but hadn't bothered to install it yet. However, it didn't even occur to me that since it's an app it'd go into the SuperBar without any hacks or QuickLaunch stupidity. This is the app that kicks the last icon off my desktop! Sweet!
DanJun 15th 2010 4:32PM
I'm definitely going to check this out but you could always put the Recycle Bin in the Start Bar:
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/4203/windows-7-put-a-recycle-bin-shortcut-on-the-taskbar/
I'm a fan of having options though and this looks pretty sweet. I like having it auto-delete after a certain time threshold.
hazardJun 15th 2010 5:30PM
The auto-delete option is a great idea. A full Recycle Bin set to the default maximum can really pooch Windows performance when full.
Windows Tip: Uncheck the "Display delete confirmation dialog" in the Recycle Bin properties and set the Maximum size to around 1% of the partition.