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How do you delete files but skip the Recycler?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by robls99, 2006/11/21.

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    robls99 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I seem to remember there is a way to delete folders or files permanently without sending them to the Recycler bin but I forget which key to hold down before you click Delete?
     
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    Zander Geek Member Alumni

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    Right click on the file or folder then press and hold the shift key, then delete.
     

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    great, thanks a lot
     
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    You're welcome. :)
     

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