Windows Tip: Disable Recycle Bin Confirmation

Send files to the Recycle Bin without having to confirm a deletion.

By Call for Help staff


Sending a file to the Recycle Bin is easy. Just single-click the file and hit the Delete button. You'll be greeted by the Delete Confirmation dialog box, which asks you if you really want to delete the file. This fail-safe feature isn't necessary, since you can rescue the file from the Recycle Bin should you need it at a later date.

Today Leo shows you how to put an end to the Delete Confirmation dialog box by following these steps:

Go to your Desktop.
Right-click the Recycle Bin and choose Properties.
In the Global tab feature of the Recycle Bin properties uncheck "Display delete confirmation dialog box."

Posted July 24, 2002
Modified June 2, 2003

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