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Confirming "delete file" in WIndows 10

Anonymous
2021-01-17T23:34:45+00:00

I clicked on clicked on a file name in File Explorer to delete it.  It was deleted immediately.  File Explorer used to ask for confirmation before a file is deleted.  How can I restore that as a default?

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-01-18T00:12:59+00:00

    My name is Ru. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

    1. Right-click the Recycle Bin from your Desktop and go "Properties"
    2. Under the "General" tab there should be a check box named "Display delete confirmation dialog"
    3. Turn this on (Click on it/mark as checked)
    4. Try deleting a file to see if that works

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