Delete files permanently in windows 10

Hi James,

Thanks for posting your query to Microsoft forum. I will certainly help you with this.

Which files you want to delete?

Here is the procedure:

1.Turn on your computer. Browse to the file you wish to delete.

2.Right click the file.Click "Delete".Alternatively,left click the file and press the "Delete" button on your keyboard.You cannot currently be using the file in question.Close the file if you need to delete it.

3.Click "Yes".This will confirm the deletion by sending it to the Recycle bin.If you wish to delete the file permanently, you need to hold down "Shift" and press "Delete" when you have the file selected.

This will permanently delete the file without first sending it to the recycle bin.

You can also Delete files using Disk Cleanup.

Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to help you further.

Hi James,

Thanks for posting your query to Microsoft forum. I will certainly help you with this.

Which files you want to delete?

Here is the procedure:

1.Turn on your computer. Browse to the file you wish to delete.

2.Right click the file.Click "Delete".Alternatively,left click the file and press the "Delete" button on your keyboard.You cannot currently be using the file in question.Close the file if you need to delete it.

3.Click "Yes".This will confirm the deletion by sending it to the Recycle bin.If you wish to delete the file permanently, you need to hold down "Shift" and press "Delete" when you have the file selected.

This will permanently delete the file without first sending it to the recycle bin.

You can also Delete files using Disk Cleanup.

Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to help you further.

I should have been more specific, my problem is with Windows Live Mail. Jim

Hi James,

Do provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

1. Which version of Windows Live Mail are you using?
2. Which type of Email account are you using?

I suggest you to repair Windows Live Mail and check if it helps.

Steps:　

1. Press Windows + x key to open a task list from the bottom left corner of the screen.
2. Select Programs and Features.
3. Right click on Windows Essentials.
4. Select Uninstall/ Change, enter the credentials in User Account Control if prompted.
5. Click on Repair all Windows Essentials programs and follow onscreen instructions.

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

Thank you.

What about tablet mode