Empty the Recycle Bin in Windows XP, to Reclaim Space on your Hard Drive
StevenH
Sometimes when you delete files in Windows XP, they are not fully deleted, but instead moved to the recycle bin, in case you want to recover them at a later date. Over time, this can lead to a large amount of your hard disc storage being used up by deleted files.
In this screencast tutorial, we show you how to reclaim that space, by emptying your recycle bin.