Microsoft acknowledges a Windows 11 bug affecting the Recycle Bin, and 'fed up' users think AI coding is to blame
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Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000
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If you're seeing issues when deleting files from the Recycle Bin, you're not alone here's what's happening.
FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A new Windows 11 bug has hit
the Recycle Bin You may see the wrong file name displayed Microsoft says it's working on a fix The latest frustrating bug to hit Windows 11 affects the trusty Recycle Bin, and it has apparently been delivered by the latest Patch Tuesday (update (KB5094126) though Microsoft says it's aware of the issue
and is working on a fix.
As Neowin reports, the bug means that when you try and delete a file from the Recycle Bin, the confirmation dialog shows the internal file name rather than the actual file name. It's not particularly serious, but it is confusing. The proper name is shown in the Recycle Bin itself, and the proper name is used
if you decide to restore the file rather than deleting it. The alternative internal name is only used on the confirmation dialog screen. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:
Microsoft says it's working on a fix for the issue, though we don't have a timeframe for when it'll be delivered. It's just one of several issues that have been introduced with this bug, including problems with OneDrive access. Is AI to blame? Microsoft confirms Recycle Bin glitch affecting all supported Windows versions yes, even the trash needs debugging from r/technology As
you might imagine, users on Reddit have taken a rather dim view of the latest mishap from Microsoft. Many are suggesting that this is the result of code written by AI, though we don't have any confirmation of that. You may like Microsoft rolls out a bunch of 'general reliability' fixes for Windows 11 Microsoft is fixing a major fail with Windows 11 baffling search results Windows 11 has a patch for bug that breaks
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Last year Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that as much as 30% of the company's code was written by, and that number is probably higher now. As for how reliable and functional that code is, however, he didn't say.
"This update broke me, I'm so fed up with Win 11 and all the issues that at this very moment Im installing Linux on my desktop," commented one user .
"Bye Microslop!" The Reddit thread also includes reports of numerous other issues. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
Bugs accompanying Windows 11 updates are pretty much par for the course at this stage, and Microsoft is often trying to deal with multiple reported issues at once though it has also been making progress with some substantial upgrades in recent months. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. The best laptops for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons
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