No more option to delete all files from my onedrive recycle bin

Anonymous
2024-04-21T16:13:14+00:00

I can't empty anymore my onedrive recycle bin at once, when i select all the files in the onedrive recycle bin the option "delete" is no more presented, only the option "restore" is.

If I empty it thru the "manage storage" page and the "empty recycle bin" hyperlink, files are still there even hours later.

The only option is select a single file at a time and use the 3 dots menu where the option "delete" is presented. But as this is file by file, this is of course completely unefficient and therefor unacceptable.

I just find out that i can select maximum 50 files to delete them all at once. Starting from 51, the option disappears... Unbelievable?!

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-11T12:10:40+00:00

    I've had the same problem the solution from MS cant work because there is no such "empty recycle bin" available ....WAKE UP YOU MS **** IDIOTS!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-14T06:37:25+00:00

    nope, this is not available. Just like here I only have the restore option and not empty when i go to onedrive.com It only allows me to click on them one by one to delete, I cant do mass deletion. for some reason i cant post the screenshot here but I can email it if you want

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-14T11:45:02+00:00

    Thank you very much. I noticed the list will allow a certain number to be selected and deleted. Beyond that, it will not allow, and it needs to be done in batches. Thanks again.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-14T22:38:41+00:00

    For me, the 'Delete' option appears (in the recycle bin) for folders.

    I created a folder in my OneDrive and put everything into it that I wanted rid of (~500 files/2GB), and I was then able to successfully delete that folder from the recycle bin.

    Nevertheless, I wholeheartedly agree with all the comments regarding this functionality (or lack of) being ridiculous.

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-15T09:09:56+00:00

    Hello Antoine M, Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community. My name is Raymond and I'm happy to help.

    Sorry for this inconvenience. However, have you tried emptying the recycle bin from OneDrive.com?

    If not, please try using the steps below:

    "Go to OneDrive.com > select Recycle bin in the OneDrive left side navigation > select Empty recycle bin in the top navigation.

    Note: this action will permanently delete the entire recycle bin at once".

    The steps above were obtained from Microsoft support article: https://support.microsoft.com/office/21fe345a-e488-4fa7-932b-f053c1bebe8a

    Please let me know if you need more assistance.

    Give back to the Community, Help the next person who has this issue by indicating if this reply solved your problem. Click Yes or No below. Regards

    Hi Raymond. The article is incorrect. There is no selection to empty recycle bin. files must be selected and deleted individually, or in batches of 40-50. Very inefficient.

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