FG
💻 Software

How do I (properly) access another users' recycling bin without logging in as him?

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 2026115131 views
Confidence Score0%
0%

Problem

I am using Windows 7 daily as a limited user with UAC enabled. I log in as $USER and have have a dummy user called $ADMIN with Administrative access I use for elevation purposes. Unfortunately, some elevated applications are aware of being elevated: running Explorer as admin still shows $USER's fol…

Error Output

start .

Unverified for your environment

Select your OS to check compatibility.

1 Fix

Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification

Fix for: How do I (properly) access another users' recycling bin without logging in as him?

Low Risk

Start an elevated copy of notepad -- or well, any program that has a modern Open dialog. (press the Windows key, type , press Ctrl-Shift-Enter) From File choose Open. In the location bar at the top, click on the icon with the folder to switch to inp…

Awaiting Verification

Be the first to verify this fix

Sign in to verify this fix

Environment