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Windows 10 - How to Enable Windows Explorer File Deletion Confirmation

Anonymous
2017-12-16T18:53:27+00:00

Hi, when I delete a file on my desktop I'm presented with the delete confirmation dialog box. The proper option is also selected in the Recycle Bin. However, when I'm in Windows Explorer and I delete a file/folder, it is immediately sent to the Recycle Bin with no confirmation. I'm so confused...how do I enable that?

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-12-29T18:06:28+00:00

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-12-16T21:11:45+00:00

    Hi,

    By default, Windows 10 doesn't show a delete confirmation dialog box. However, you can still get the same confirmation box using Shift + Delete hotkey. If you wish to enable the delete confirmation box, follow these steps:

    1. On your Windows 10 desktop, right-click on Recycle Bin, and then select Properties.
    2. Under General tab, check the option named Display delete confirmation dialog.
    3. Click on the Apply button before closing the dialog box.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-18T20:49:15+00:00

    Thanks for the response. Have you tried unlinking and relinking your OneDrive account? If you haven't done so, we suggest that you follow these steps, and then check if the problem is resolved:

    Unlink OneDrive

    1. In the notifications area at the bottom of the screen, right-click the OneDrive icon. You might have to click the Show Hidden Icons arrow to find OneDrive.
    2. Click Settings and on the Account tab, click Unlink this PC and then Unlink account.

    After unlinking OneDrive, sign in again to set up your account.

    Let us know how it turns out.

    Shoot...I was hoping that was going to work but I did what you told me and when I hit delete on a folder and an individual file they immediately went to the recycle bin. I then hit delete on a file on my desktop and I received the confirmation box.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-12-17T16:32:33+00:00

    Thank you for the update. May we know the location of your OneDrive folder? If your OneDrive folder is located within your C:, you should also be getting the delete confirmation box if you try to delete a file within the OneDrive folder.

    We hope to hear from you soon.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-12-17T02:15:26+00:00

    Hi,

    By default, Windows 10 doesn't show a delete confirmation dialog box. However, you can still get the same confirmation box using Shift + Delete hotkey. If you wish to enable the delete confirmation box, follow these steps:

    1. On your Windows 10 desktop, right-click on Recycle Bin, and then select Properties.
    2. Under General tab, check the option named Display delete confirmation dialog.
    3. Click on the Apply button before closing the dialog box.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.

    Hi, ok well I figured it out but I don't know why it does this. When you delete something from OneDrive using Windows Explorer you do NOT get the delete confirmation box, but if you delete a file on your local C: you do. I wonder if there's a way to turn that option on for OneDrive?

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