A few days ago, reports surfaced regarding complications arising from the latest Patch Tuesday update, which have affected numerous users. Issues such as access problems with OneDrive and Dropbox, BitLocker recovery lockouts, and even Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors have been noted. While Microsoft has yet to officially acknowledge these concerns, it has confirmed a separate, albeit less significant, issue that impacts all supported versions of Windows.
Details of the Recycle Bin Bug
According to an update on the Windows Release Health Dashboard, Microsoft has identified a glitch that occurs after the installation of June’s Patch Tuesday update (KB5094126). Users will encounter unexpected behavior when interacting with the Recycle Bin. Specifically, when attempting to delete an item, the confirmation dialog displays the internal file name instead of the actual name. For instance, a file labeled abc.png might prompt the user with a message asking if they wish to permanently delete $Rxxxxx.png.
This issue is relatively straightforward; it solely affects the name displayed in the confirmation dialog. Users can rest assured that the correct file name appears in the Recycle Bin’s list view, and restoring the file will return it with its proper name intact. The glitch impacts a wide range of supported Windows client and server versions, including:
- Client: Windows 11 (versions 26H1, 25H2, 24H2, 23H2), Windows 10 (versions 22H2, Enterprise LTSC 2021, Enterprise LTSC 2019, Enterprise LTSB 2016)
- Server: Windows Server (2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012)
Currently, Microsoft is actively working on a definitive solution, which is expected to be included in a forthcoming Windows update. It remains uncertain whether this fix will be rolled out during the next Patch Tuesday or as an out-of-band (OOB) update. In the meantime, commercial customers have the option to implement a workaround, although they will need to contact Microsoft Support for Business for further guidance.
