- A new Windows 11 bug has hit the Recycle Bin
- You may see the wrong file name displayed
- Microsoft says it’s working on a fix
The latest frustrating bug to hit Windows 11 affects the trusty Recycle Bin, and it appears to have been delivered by the latest Patch Tuesday update (KB5094126) – although Microsoft says it’s aware of the problem and working on a fix.
As Neowin reports, the bug means that when you try to delete a file from the Recycle Bin, the confirmation dialog shows the internal file name instead of the actual file name. It’s not particularly serious, but it’s confusing.
The correct name appears in the Recycle Bin itself, and the correct name is used if you decide to restore the file instead of deleting it. The alternate internal name is only used on the confirmation dialog screen.
Microsoft says it’s working on a fix, though we don’t have a time frame for when it will be delivered. It’s just one of several issues that have been introduced with this bug, including problems with OneDrive access.
Is AI to blame?
Microsoft confirms Recycle Bin bug affecting all supported Windows versions — yes, even the Recycle Bin needs to be debugged from r/technology
As you might imagine, users on Reddit have taken a rather dim view of Microsoft’s latest mishap. Many suggest that this is the result of code written by AI, although we have no confirmation of this.
Last year, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that as much as 30% of the company’s code was written off, and that number is likely higher now. As for how reliable and functional that code is, though, he didn’t say.
“This update cracked me up, I’m so sick of Win 11 and all the problems I’m currently installing Linux on my desktop,” commented one user. “Hey Microslop!” The Reddit thread also contains reports of several other issues.
Bugs accompanying Windows 11 updates are pretty much par for the course at this stage, and Microsoft often tries to deal with multiple reported issues at once – although it has also made progress with some significant upgrades in recent months.
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