RecycleBinCleaner

A small tool to remove certain files from Windows recycle bin, based on your input.

How it works

You can enter a list of filenames in UserSettings.json and run RecycleBinCleaner.exe to delete all filles with matching filenames from the recycle bin.

For the list of filenames you enter, there are these options:

1. Case sensitive input True/ False.
2. Include file extension in input True / False.
3. Log deleted files True / False.

How to use:

1. Download the zip file and extract the contents to a new folder.

2. Set your user settings.

1. Inside your new folder, navigate to the UserSettings folder and open UserSettings.json.
2. Replace the sample file names with the filenames you wish to be deleted from the Recycle bin.

   Important: File names must be in double-quotes and seperated by a comma.

3. Save your changes to the document.

3. Run RecycleBinCleaner.exe.

4. Open Logs.json to view the results.

(Optional) Automating this process

It is possible to automate the process of starting RecycleBinCleaner by using the Windows built-in tool: Task Scheduler.

Windows 10:

1. In the start menu, search for: Task Scheduler and open it.
2. On the left hand side, select the folder Task Scheduler Library by left clicking it. This step is important.
3. Right click the folder Task Scheduler and select the option New Folder. Give your folder a meaningful name such as 'MyTasks'.
4. Now create a new task by right clicking your newly made folder and select Create basic task.
5. Follow the steps untill you reach Action. Here you want to select RecycleBinCleaner.exe as the action to be performed. Leave the optional fields blank.
6. When you reach the Finish tab, you can check Open the Properties dialog for this task when I click Finish checkbox to further customize the task once it's created.