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Old 06-16-2008   #1 (permalink)
RealCat


 
 

Can I disable "Empty recycle bin" confirmation?

Hello.

Not the confirmation for deleting files, I mean EMPTYing the recycle
bin. Those files are which were deleted once already, I don't want
(or need) to click [OK] for everytime emptying the Recycle Bin.
Besides, the Recycle bin is at the left top corner of the screen but
the confirmation dialog always pops up at the center of the screen. If
I accidentally miss the confirmation box, all icons on the desktop
becomes unclickable (looks like a modal window to the desktop)

Is there ANY way to disable the EMPTYing comfirmation? Again, not the
confirmation for deleting files. Thank you.

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Old 06-16-2008   #2 (permalink)
Mick Murphy


 
 

RE: Can I disable "Empty recycle bin" confirmation?

When you want to delete anything, just hold down SHIFT as you delete, and it
bypasses the recycle bin.
Gone for good!
--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"RealCat" wrote:
Quote:

> Hello.
>
> Not the confirmation for deleting files, I mean EMPTYing the recycle
> bin. Those files are which were deleted once already, I don't want
> (or need) to click [OK] for everytime emptying the Recycle Bin.
> Besides, the Recycle bin is at the left top corner of the screen but
> the confirmation dialog always pops up at the center of the screen. If
> I accidentally miss the confirmation box, all icons on the desktop
> becomes unclickable (looks like a modal window to the desktop)
>
> Is there ANY way to disable the EMPTYing comfirmation? Again, not the
> confirmation for deleting files. Thank you.
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-16-2008   #3 (permalink)


Vista ult 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 64 bit
 
 

Re: Can I disable "Empty recycle bin" confirmation?

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by RealCat View Post
Hello.

Not the confirmation for deleting files, I mean EMPTYing the recycle
bin. Those files are which were deleted once already, I don't want
(or need) to click [OK] for everytime emptying the Recycle Bin.
Besides, the Recycle bin is at the left top corner of the screen but
the confirmation dialog always pops up at the center of the screen. If
I accidentally miss the confirmation box, all icons on the desktop
becomes unclickable (looks like a modal window to the desktop)

Is there ANY way to disable the EMPTYing comfirmation? Again, not the
confirmation for deleting files. Thank you.
Try clicking on bin Properties, theres an option to stop confirmation, remove tick from box.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-16-2008   #4 (permalink)
Steve Thackery


 
 

Re: Can I disable "Empty recycle bin" confirmation?

> Try clicking on bin Properties, theres an option to stop confirmation,
Quote:

> remove tick from box.
No, no, that's the confirmation for deleting files INTO the recycle bin, not
emptying the bin itself.

I don't think there's a way of doing what Victor wants.

SteveT

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Old 06-16-2008   #5 (permalink)
RealCat


 
 

Re: Can I disable "Empty recycle bin" confirmation?

On Jun 16, 7:21*pm, "Steve Thackery" <nob...@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:
Quote:

> > Try clicking on bin Properties, theres an option to stop confirmation,
> > remove tick from box.
>
> No, no, that's the confirmation for deleting files INTO the recycle bin, not
> emptying the bin itself.
>
> I don't think there's a way of doing what Victor wants.
>
> SteveT
OK. Thank you for your replies.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-16-2008   #6 (permalink)
Ramesh, MS-MVP


 
 

Re: Can I disable "Empty recycle bin" confirmation?

There is a workaround, if you don't mine using third-party tool for emptying
the bin from the context menu.

Will test the tweak in Vista and then post back.

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Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
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"RealCat" <typingcat@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Jun 16, 7:21 pm, "Steve Thackery" <nob...@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:
Quote:

> > Try clicking on bin Properties, theres an option to stop confirmation,
> > remove tick from box.
>
> No, no, that's the confirmation for deleting files INTO the recycle bin,
> not
> emptying the bin itself.
>
> I don't think there's a way of doing what Victor wants.
>
> SteveT
OK. Thank you for your replies.


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-16-2008   #7 (permalink)
Lou


 
 

Re: Can I disable "Empty recycle bin" confirmation?

I do not know of a way to eliminate the dialog message.

You could configure your mouse to automatically move to the default location
in a diagoue box. When you select empty recycle bin, the mouse pointer will
be positioned on "yes." This option is located in pointer options when you
personalized your desktop.

Lou

"RealCat" <typingcat@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Hello.
>
> Not the confirmation for deleting files, I mean EMPTYing the recycle
> bin. Those files are which were deleted once already, I don't want
> (or need) to click [OK] for everytime emptying the Recycle Bin.
> Besides, the Recycle bin is at the left top corner of the screen but
> the confirmation dialog always pops up at the center of the screen. If
> I accidentally miss the confirmation box, all icons on the desktop
> becomes unclickable (looks like a modal window to the desktop)
>
> Is there ANY way to disable the EMPTYing comfirmation? Again, not the
> confirmation for deleting files. Thank you.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-16-2008   #8 (permalink)
Mark L. Ferguson


 
 

Re: Can I disable "Empty recycle bin" confirmation?

Cleanmgr.exe will delete the files without a confirm

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"RealCat" <typingcat@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> On Jun 16, 7:21 pm, "Steve Thackery" <nob...@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:
Quote:

>> > Try clicking on bin Properties, theres an option to stop confirmation,
>> > remove tick from box.
>>
>> No, no, that's the confirmation for deleting files INTO the recycle bin,
>> not
>> emptying the bin itself.
>>
>> I don't think there's a way of doing what Victor wants.
>>
>> SteveT
>
> OK. Thank you for your replies.
>
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Old 06-16-2008   #9 (permalink)
Mark L. Ferguson


 
 

Re: Can I disable "Empty recycle bin" confirmation?

How to Automate the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315246

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"RealCat" <typingcat@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> On Jun 16, 7:21 pm, "Steve Thackery" <nob...@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:
Quote:

>> > Try clicking on bin Properties, theres an option to stop confirmation,
>> > remove tick from box.
>>
>> No, no, that's the confirmation for deleting files INTO the recycle bin,
>> not
>> emptying the bin itself.
>>
>> I don't think there's a way of doing what Victor wants.
>>
>> SteveT
>
> OK. Thank you for your replies.
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 06-16-2008   #10 (permalink)
Charles W Davis


 
 

Re: Can I disable "Empty recycle bin" confirmation?


"Steve Thackery" <nobody@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
Quote:

>> Try clicking on bin Properties, theres an option to stop confirmation,
>> remove tick from box.
>
> No, no, that's the confirmation for deleting files INTO the recycle bin,
> not emptying the bin itself.
>
> I don't think there's a way of doing what Victor wants.
>
> SteveT
There is one radio button that can be checked that reads: "Do not move viles
to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted." I assume that
this is equivalent to holding the shift key while deleting.

There is check box that reads: "Diplay delete confirmation dialog" I assume
that this means "deleted" items have been placed in the Recycle Bin and when
you click on Empty the Recylec Bin, it would be emptied without further
prompts.

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