Tired of Being Asked if You're Sure You Want to Delete Items?

 

 

By default, when you delete a file or folder, a confirmation dialog box pops up first and asks if you're really sure you want to delete the item(s).

This can be a lifesaver if you click Delete unintentionally, but it can be very annoying if you're deleting several items in a row.

If you'd prefer that Windows take your word for it the first time and not question your decision to delete, you can turn off the confirmation dialog. Here's how:

Right click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.

Select Properties from the context menu.

Click the Global tab.

At the bottom, uncheck the Display delete confirmation dialog checkbox.

Click OK.

Now when you delete something, it will be deleted immediately.

It is recommend that you not use this setting if you have the following checkbox checked:

Do not move files to the Recycle Bin.

Remove files immediately when deleted. If that box is checked, it will be difficult to get back a file that you delete accidentally.