Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What products are supported by the SharePoint Site Recycle Bin?
A: The SharePoint Site Recycle Bin is supported on SharePoint Foundation 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010.

Q: Will the SharePoint Site Recycle Bin work with Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 or Office SharePoint Server 2007?
A: Yes, you will need to download the version specified for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 under Downloads.

Q: Is the SharePoint Site Recycle Bin invoked when deleting Site Subscriptions?
A: Yes, the SharePoint Site Recycle Bin is invoked when deleting Site Subscriptions and will backup to disk all site collections/sites associated with the deleted Site Subscription.

Q: Is the SharePoint Site Recycle Bin invoked when using the GradualDelete object model property or Windows PowerShell parameter?
A: Yes.

Q: Does the SharePoint Site Recycle Bin support UNC paths for the backupFolder attribute?
A: Yes.

Q: What is the support policy for the SharePoint Site Recycle Bin?
A: The SharePoint Site Recycle Bin is a community effort, support is provided through Issue Tracking and Discussions.

Q: Where can I file bugs with the SharePoint Site Recycle Bin?
A: All bugs should be filed through Issue Tracking.