Windows 10: Confirming "delete file" in WIndows 10

Discus and support Confirming "delete file" in WIndows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; 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... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by AliceTempel, Jan 17, 2021.

  1. ALICETEMPEL
    AliceTempel Win User

    Confirming "delete file" in WIndows 10


    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?

    :)
     
    AliceTempel, Jan 17, 2021
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  2. AILEEN ALF
    Aileen Alf Win User

    Windows 10 - How to Enable Windows Explorer File Deletion Confirmation

    Hi,

    By default, Windows 10 doesn't show a delete confirmation dialog box. However, you can still get the same confirmation box using
    Shift + Delete hotkey. If you wish to enable the delete confirmation box, follow these steps:

    • On your Windows 10 desktop, right-click on Recycle Bin, and then select
      Properties.
    • Under General tab, check the option named Display delete confirmation dialog.
    • Click on the Apply button before closing the dialog box.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Aileen Alf, Jan 17, 2021
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  3. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jan 17, 2021
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  4. TRON1982X
    TRON1982x Win User

    Confirming "delete file" in WIndows 10

    Windows 10 - How to Enable Windows Explorer File Deletion Confirmation

    Hi, ok well I figured it out but I don't know why it does this. When you delete something from OneDrive using Windows Explorer you do NOT get the delete confirmation box, but if you delete a file on your local C: you do. I wonder if there's a way to turn
    that option on for OneDrive?
     
    TRON1982x, Jan 17, 2021
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