Windows 10: How do I make my backspace key delete folders in file explorer?

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  1. AIDAN CLEMENSON
    Aidan Clemenson Win User

    How do I make my backspace key delete folders in file explorer?


    My entire life, I have used backspace to delete pictures, folders, and other files from my desktop and while in file explorer. Suddenly, backspace now functions as a navigation arrow, and instead of deleting, I am going into the containing folder for the files I am attempting to delete. How do I fix the backspace key?

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    Aidan Clemenson, Jul 15, 2022
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  2. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused How do I make my backspace key delete folders in file explorer? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well How do I make my backspace key delete folders in file explorer? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jul 15, 2022
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  3. CADAVECA
    cadaveca Win User
    Microsoft Hardware Debuts Windows 8 Keyboard With Split Backspace-Spacebar Key

    I don't use backspace? I use the DELETE key?
     
    cadaveca, Jul 15, 2022
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  4. SYRIL RAM
    Syril Ram Win User

    How do I make my backspace key delete folders in file explorer?

    In File Explorer, how do I disable Backspace from changing the folder.

    In Windows 10, in File Explorer, when I'm working on naming files, because the backspace key is right next to the Enter key, I often hit it accidentally and it takes me to the previous folder. Please tell me how to disable this.
     
    Syril Ram, Jul 15, 2022
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