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Microsoft: June 2026 Windows updates break Recycle Bin prompts
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Key Points:
- Microsoft has confirmed a Windows bug causing the confirmation dialog to show internal Recycle Bin filenames (e.g., $Rxxxxx.ext) instead of original filenames when permanently deleting files from the Recycle Bin.
- The issue affects all supported Windows client and server versions after installing the June 2026 security updates, including Windows 11, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.
- The Recycle Bin itself and file restoration processes still display and use the original filenames correctly despite the dialog error.
- Microsoft is working on a fix to be released in a future update, and a temporary workaround is available for businesses through Microsoft’s Business Support team.
- This bug follows another recent problem confirmed by Microsoft that prevents third-party apps from launching Office applications after the June 2026 updates.
