Right-click the Recycle bin > Properties > check
"Display delete confirmation dialog"
Don
When I press the 'Delete Key, it does not ask me "are you sure you want to delete?" How do I get this feature turned on?
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Anonymous
When I press the 'Delete Key, it does not ask me "are you sure you want to delete? How do I get this feature turned on? I prefer if the question is asked and not just an automatic deletion. I am using Windows 10. Thanks. ----Catherine
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Anonymous
2018-03-14T15:15:43+00:00
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Anonymous
2018-03-17T10:48:27+00:00 Thanks Don for the helpful 'toggle' switch for recycle bin ! I have peace of mind now.
Glad the info helped. Thanks for the feedback.
Don
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Anonymous
2018-03-17T09:25:44+00:00 Thanks Don for the helpful 'toggle' switch for recycle bin ! I have peace of mind now.