Windows 11/10 Recycle Bin bug from KB5094126 update shows system filenames in delete prompts; fix underway
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Mauro Huculak
Summary
Microsoft has confirmed a bug introduced by the June 9, 2026 security update (KB5094126) affecting Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server. When users permanently delete a single item from the Recycle Bin, the confirmation dialog incorrectly displays an internal system filename (e.g., $Rxxxxx.ext) instead of the original filename. The issue is acknowledged as cosmetic on the Windows Release Health Dashboard, and a fix is reportedly in development.
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· 3 pulledWhen permanently deleting a single item from the Recycle Bin, the confirmation dialog displays an internal system filename such as $Rxxxxx.ext instead of the original filename.
At first glance, this is a cosmetic issue.
The issue also spans Windows Server releases and was confirmed on the Windows Release Health Dashboard.
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