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Microsoft's latest Windows bug belongs in the Recycle Bin

A June 2026 Windows update causes the Recycle Bin to display internal system names like "$Rxxxxx.ext" instead of original filenames during permanent deletion prompts. Microsoft has acknowledged the glitch and plans a fix. The issue affects all supported versions of Windows.

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Microsoft officially confirmed the bug and a fix is now planned.

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  1. Microsoft Confirms Recycle Bin Bug Following June Update

    A June 2026 Windows update causes the Recycle Bin to display internal system names like "$Rxxxxx.ext" instead of original filenames during permanent deletion prompts. Microsoft has acknowledged the glitch and plans a fix. The issue affects all supported versions of Windows.

    What's confirmed:

    • Microsoft confirmed a June update bug that displays internal Recycle Bin filenames during permanent deletion.
    • The bug causes the confirmation dialog to show internal system names such as $Rxxxxx.ext.
    • The issue affects all supported versions of Windows.
    • Microsoft is planning a fix for the glitch.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The bug was introduced by update KB5029262.
    • The bug was introduced by update KB5094126 on June 9, 2026.
    • A fix was released on June 23.
    confidence 90%

  2. Microsoft confirms KB5094126 update causes Recycle Bin filename errors

    A June 2026 security update causes the Recycle Bin to display internal filenames instead of original names during deletion prompts. This bug affects all supported Windows versions. Other stability issues include system freezes and BitLocker lockouts.

    What's confirmed:

    • Microsoft confirmed the June 9, 2026 security update KB5094126 causes the Recycle Bin permanent-delete dialog to show internal names.
    • The bug causes the Recycle Bin to display internal filenames instead of original ones during deletion prompts.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Microsoft released the KB5095093 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 to fix bugs and add a Point-in-Time restore feature.
    • The June 2026 update introduced system freezes and BitLocker lockouts.
    confidence 90%

  3. Microsoft Confirms June 2026 Update Bugs Affecting Recycle Bin and System Stability

    Microsoft has acknowledged a bug in the June 2026 Patch Tuesday update that causes the Recycle Bin to display internal filenames instead of original ones during deletion prompts. The update also introduced stability issues including system freezes and BitLocker lockouts. These problems affect all supported versions of Windows.

    What's confirmed:

    • Microsoft confirmed the June 2026 Patch Tuesday security update introduced a bug showing internal Recycle Bin filenames instead of original user-facing names in deletion dialogs.
    • The Recycle Bin bug affects all supported versions of Windows.
    • Update KB5094126 fixed 208 security flaws.
    • The June update caused issues with BitLocker recovery and OneDrive.
    • Users have experienced system freezes and Blue Screen of Death errors following the update.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Users believe AI coding is responsible for the Recycle Bin bug.
    • Update KB5095051 is specifically linked to the Recycle Bin bug.
    • The latest update broke some OLE automations.
    confidence 95%