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How to Immediately Delete Files in Windows 7

By default Windows will ask you if you wish to delete a file and move it to the recycle bin. This guide shows you how to disable the Recycle Bin and delete files straight away.

Disable the Recycle Bin

  • Right Click on the Recycle Bin on your desktop and click Properties
recycle bin properties
  • Select the Radio Tab Don’t move files to the recycle bin
dont move to recycle bin
  • Warning You can also untick the Display Delete Confirmation Dialog. But using both of these options will remove items with no warning and no way to recover.