Sorry...forgot to add important info! I am running a HP Pavilion with Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit.
When I right click on my recycle bin icon, the "empty recycle bin" is grayed out. When I open the full menu, it is still grayed out. The only way I can empty the recycle bin is with a third-party program. What is going on and what should I be doing about it? Thanks in advance!

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