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Reference number: CH000134

How to make files not go to the recycle bin in Windows.

Question:

How to make files not go to the recycle bin in Windows.

Answer:

Note: Remember that these recommendations, when done, will cause any deleting file to be permanently erased and will not likely be able to be recovered.

There are two methods of making files NOT go to the recycle bin when deleting them.

Method One:

When deleting the file press and hold Shift and then press delete. 

Method Two: 

Microsoft Windows 95 users: right-click on the Recycle Bin on the desktop, click the Properties tab, select the box which says "Do not move items to recycling bin once deleted." and click ok.

Microsoft Windows 98, NT 4.0, ME, 2000, and XP users: right-click on the Recycle Bin on the desktop. In the Global tab, select the box which says "Do not move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted." and click ok

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