Microsoft Confirms Recycle Bin Bug in June 2026 Windows Updates

• •A bug in Windows updates displays internal filenames in Recycle Bin deletion prompts.
• •The issue affects all supported Windows versions, including Windows 10 and 11.
• •Microsoft is developing a fix and has provided a temporary workaround for businesses.

Microsoft has acknowledged a bug affecting the Recycle Bin in all supported Windows versions after the June 2026 security updates. When users attempt to permanently delete a file, the confirmation dialog displays an internal filename (e.g., $Rxxxxx.ext) instead of the original filename. This issue impacts Windows 10 through Windows 11 and Windows Server 2012 to 2025. While the original filename is correctly shown in the Recycle Bin and upon restoration, the misleading information in the deletion confirmation dialog could cause confusion. Microsoft is working on a fix, which will be included in a future update, but has provided a temporary workaround for businesses that contact support. This bug is considered a minor cosmetic issue compared to other known problems from the same update cycle.