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Windows 10: Disable “Are you sure you want to move this file to the Recycle Bin?” Dialog

By Mitch Bartlett 7 Comments

Whenever you delete a file, Microsoft Windows 10 gives you a warning message that asks “Are you sure you want to move this file to the Recycle Bin?”. I’m very confident in what I choose to delete, so I don’t need to be warned about what I’m deleting. Besides, if I ever need to restore a file, it can be done in the Recycle Bin. Save a bit of time and disable the dialog when you delete a file in Windows by changing this setting.

Option 1 – Local Setting

  1. Right-click on “Recycle Bin” and choose “Properties“.
  2. Uncheck the box for “Display delete confirmation dialog“.
    Delete confirmation dialog setting
  3. Select “OK” and now when you delete a file, the file will go directly to the Recycle Bin without the message appearing.

Option 2 – Group Policy

  1. Hold the Windows Key, then press “R” to bring up the Run dialog box.
  2. Type “gpedit.msc“, then select “OK“.
  3. Go to “Local Computer Policy” > “User Configuration” > “Administrative Templates” > “Windows Components“.
  4. Open the “Display confirmation dialog when deleting files” setting.
  5. Set the policy to “Disabled” if you don’t want the dialog to appear. Set it to “Enabled” if you want it to appear.

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Filed Under: Windows Tagged With: Windows 10

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Comments

  1. sera says

    April 27, 2022 at 5:57 am

    Hello. I went to properties to ensure the Display delete box is unchecked which it was. However when I right click to delete, permanently delete is shown. I also attempted the section option you posed however I couldn’t move past No. 2. I tried to drop a file into the recycle but the dialogue box appeared asking if the file is to be permanently deleted. I’m stumped, whaaaaaaaa :'(
    Any advice?
    Cheers

  2. random_old_guy says

    March 15, 2022 at 8:55 am

    Hi Matt,

    Thanks, but from 1909 onward, neither method applies.

  3. haim says

    January 9, 2020 at 2:19 am

    Thank all.
    it help me a lot .

  4. PRASANTA KUMAR DAS says

    January 12, 2019 at 8:22 am

    Yes I have Tried with Option 2, whree one thing is required to be find, as mentioned by Kyriakos Theodoulides says

    October 17, 2017 at 7:09 am

    Under Windows Vomponents -> File Explorer -> “Display confirmation dialog when deleting files” setting to Disabled

  5. Rick Autry says

    March 21, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    Kyriakos Theodoulides solved it. My unending thanks, sir! I shall think of you every time I delete a file.

  6. Kyriakos Theodoulides says

    October 17, 2017 at 7:09 am

    Under Windows Components -> FIle explorer -> “Display confirmation dialog when deleting files” setting

  7. Marc Black says

    July 6, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    There IS No “Display confirmation dialog when deleting files” setting.

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