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KB Article: 251 Topic: Windows
Categories: Common
Question:
When I delete a file or folder in Windows 8 or Windows 10 it just disappears without any warning.
Solution:

Microsoft have disabled warnings when you delete a file or folder from the local disk by default

To turn the prompt back on do the following:

  1. Minimise all windows (Click the bottom right corner of the screen)
  2. Right Click on the Recycle Bin
  3. Select properties
  4. Tick the "Display delete confirmation dialog" tick box
  5. Click OK

This article was last updated 7 years, 7 months ago

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