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  1. 23 Jun 2007 #1
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    Recycle Bin confirmation
    How to Enable or Disable the Recycle Bin Delete Confirmation Dialog in Vista
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    Recycle Bin confirmation
    How to Enable or Disable the Recycle Bin Delete Confirmation Dialog in Vista

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    This will show you how to enable or disable the delete confirmation dialog box for the Recycle Bin when you delete something. It is enabled by default.

    Note   Note
    You can press and hold Shift key, right click on the file or folder you wanted to delete, click on Delete, and release Shift to permanently delete items.


    EXAMPLE: Recycle Bin Delete Confirmation Dialog Box
    confirmation_dialog.jpg


    Here's How:
    1. Right click on the Recycle Bin desktop icon.

    2. Click on Properties.

    3. To Enable
    A) Check the Display delete confirmation dialog box. (See screenshot below step 5)

    B) Go to step 6.
    4. To Disable
    A) Uncheck the Display delete confirmation dialog box. (See screenshot below step 5)
    5. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)
    step1.jpg
    That's it,
    Shawn

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  2. 25 Sep 2008 #1


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    Re: Recycle Bin confirmation

    Thanks a million, Shawn!
    I knew it would be something simple!
    thanks for taking your time to help me out! Guy


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