"Recycle Bin Emptying Not Functioning on Synology/QNAP [Solved]"

Why Doesn't Emptying the Recycle Bin Work?

You may opt to free up your NAS storage space by deleting files in the recycle bin. This is an efficient method to clear your disk storage and make room for more crucial data. However, there might be instances when the recycle bin fails to delete your files, posing a problem. Several factors can contribute to the recycle bin's inability to be emptied.

• Software Program
• Corrupted Recycle Bin
• Third-party Application
• No Administrator Rights

4 Solutions to the NAS Recycle Bin Emptying Issue Not Working

When you encounter the issue of not being able to empty the Synology recycle bin, the following solutions might be helpful.

1. Wait Until the Retention Period Expires

Occasionally, after emptying the Synology Recycle Bin, there might be a retention period during which the freed-up storage space won't be immediately displayed. In such cases, you can try waiting for a while and then refreshing the interface.

2. Remove Synology Snapshots and Btrfs

If it still doesn't function after waiting for some time, you can attempt to directly delete the Synology snapshots. The retention issue might be due to the Synology snapshots and the Btrfs file system, as they permit files and folders to exist on the hard drive for restoration purposes. Though deleting snapshots and Btrfs might be a swift solution, it will eliminate all your snapshots. In that scenario, if you intend to recover deleted snapshots and Btrfs data, you can seek assistance from NAS data recovery software, such as in these guides: NAS data recovery and Btrfs RAID recovery.

3. Deleted Files Stored on Shared Folders

You can also free up more storage space on your Synology NAS device by deleting files stored in the shared folders. To do this, first, access the Control Panel and then click on Privilege Settings to locate the shared folders. Since the previously protected Network Recycle Bin has been converted to regular shared folders, you should select the "Remove Data" option to delete the contents.

4. Automatically Empty Synology Drive Recycle Bins

If you encounter the same issue next time you want to empty the Synology recycle bin, you can configure Synology Drive to automatically empty recycle bins. To set up periodic emptying of recycle bins on your Synology, follow these steps: go to Control Panel > Task Scheduler > Create > Recycle bin to enable this feature.

NAS Data Recovery After Emptying the Recycling Bin

However, after successfully emptying the Synology recycle bin using the methods above, you might also discover that some crucial files and documents were accidentally or mistakenly deleted during the process.

Method 1: Utilize NAS Data Recovery Software

Fortunately, with the reliable NAS data recovery software offered by tools, you can empty the Synology recycle bin anytime without worrying about the NAS data recovery issue. It's very easy to locate and recover those lost or deleted files using the tool's NAS data recovery software.

Data Recovery Wizard is proficient not only in addressing Synology data recovery issues but also extends its support to other widely utilized NAS brands, such as QNAP, Western Digital, and Buffalo, among others. Furthermore, it excels in restoring lost NAS data from various scenarios without the need to remove the hard drive.

You can follow this step-by-step tutorial to recover lost or deleted files and documents after emptying the Synology Recycle Bin:

Step 1. Select a NAS server and start the recovery process.

Download and install the Data Recovery Wizard tool on your Windows 11/10 64-bit computer. Upon launching the software, select "NAS Recovery". The software will automatically list all NAS servers; choose the target NAS device and click "Scan".

Select a NAS server and start recovering

Step 2. Enable the SSH service on the NAS server.

Navigate to "Control Panel > Terminal & SNMP," and enable the "SSH service" checkbox. Next, note down the port for remote access. Launch the Data Recovery Wizard and click "Next."

Step 3. Connect to the NAS server remotely.

This software will automatically detect your IP address and Port. All you need to do is enter the username and password. If the IP address or Port is incorrect, you can manually adjust it. Afterwards, click "Connect Now."

Step 4. Recover Lost/Deleted NAS Data

Next, the data recovery tool will connect to your NAS and initiate a NAS device scan. Following the scan, you will be able to view all the deleted, lost, or existing files on your NAS server.

You can utilize the "Filter" function or opt for the "Search files or folders" option to locate the missing files on the hard drive. Once found, select the desired NAS files that you lost on the server and click "Recover" to save them to a different location.

Click the "Recover" button to retrieve deleted NAS files.

Method 2: Seek Help from NAS/RAID Data Recovery Experts

Tools engineers possess extensive expertise in all storage technologies, enabling them to effectively retrieve data from the oldest to the most contemporary DAS (Direct Attached Storage), RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), NAS (Network Attached Storage), and SDS (Software-Defined Storage) setups available in the market. They provide support for all manufacturers, media formats, and operating systems.

RAID Data Recovery Services by tools

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Consult with tools' data recovery specialists for personalized manual recovery assistance. Following a FREE diagnosis, we provide the following services. Our seasoned engineers possess extensive knowledge to repair damaged RAID configurations and recover data from all RAID levels.

• Data restoration from all RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, etc.
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Conclusion

Without any downtime needed, you can resort to NAS data recovery software for assistance whenever you discover that crucial files and documents have vanished after the recycle bin has been emptied. It won't disappoint when it comes to retrieving various files and documents stored on NAS devices.