Microsoft confirms Recycle Bin naming glitch across all Windows versions (opens in new tab)

Microsoft has acknowledged a new bug introduced in recent updates that affects the Recycle Bin across all supported versions of Windows client and server. When users attempt to delete a file permanently, the confirmation dialog box may display an internal system filename rather than the original, human-readable name. This issue stems from the June 2026 update cycle and impacts everything from Windows 10 to the latest Windows Server 2025 releases. <a href="