Windows 10: How to securely delete selected files in the Recycle.bin ...

... without 3rd party software?
(these words didn't fit in the thread title anymore)

I am not so keen on installing 3rd party software if a Windows native solution is available.

When files are still 'outside' the Recycle.bin I can securely delete them using an option within my Explorer replacement (Directory Opus).

Sometimes I have already deleted them in the 'conventional way' and files are in the Recycle.bin.

The only workaround I know of is to move selected files out of the Recycle.bin to some folder on a different partition and then securely delete the files there.
@Brink - On Sevenforums there is a tutorial on the use of Sdelete.exe and files being sent to Sdelete using a context menu entry using Permanently Delete.js.
Would not know if that is a.still working and also b.safe to use.
See: https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...text-menu.html

So, it is not about drive wiping or wiping free space.
Just about securely deleting files from the recycle.bin.

Thanks.

:)

 

recycle bin

Hi George,

To prevent your files from being deleted from the Recycle Bin, we suggest increasing the maximum file size your Recycle Bin can keep by following the steps below:

• Right click on the Recycle Bin icon.
• Under the Settings for selected location, select Custom size.
• Fill up the box for your allotted maximum file size for your Recycle Bin.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Winndows 10 delete multiple files or folders do not show in recycle bin

Hi R-A-M-A-I-R,

We appreciate you for being a part of Windows 10.

Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.

• 
  Where is the folder located? Is it on your primary hard drive where the Windows 10 is installed/ secondary hard drive/ external hard drives like flash drive etc.?(which you have deleted accidentally)
  
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  Since when you are facing this issue?
  
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  Have you enabled the option “Don’t move files to Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted” under the Recycle Bin properties?
  

Until you will get back to us, you may follow the below suggestions and check if it helps.

This happens when you permanently delete a file from your computer without sending it to the Recycle Bin by clicking the file and then pressing
Shift + Delete keys on the keyboard.

Try the steps and check whether this issue is happening with all folders in computer or particular folders to isolate the issue.

• 
  Open the Desktop, right click on the empty area and click on
  New and then click on Folder.
  
• 
  Now, new folder might have been created on your desktop.
  
• 
  Right click on your New folder (which you have created) and click on
  Delete.
  
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  Now, open the Recycle bin and check if you are able to see the folder which you have deleted.
  

You may disable the steps if you have enabled the option “Don’t move files to Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted” in Recycle bin folder.

• 
  Open the Desktop, locate the Recycle bin, right click on it and select
  Properties.
  
• 
  Select the drive on which you are facing this issue (like C:\ or D:\ or F:\ etc.)
  
• 
  Click on Custom size option instead of “Don’t move files to Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted”
  
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  Check the box Display delete confirmation dialog.
  
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  Click on Apply and OK buttons.
  
• 
  Reboot the computer and check if it helps.
  

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Is there any difference between (Empty recycle bin) with Shred content with AVG?

Hi

My understanding is as follows:

CCleaner bypasses the recycle bin when removing files leaving no easy restore; however empties the existing files from the recycle bin when cleaning. There is an option to securely delete the file/s that CCleaner finds & removes [along the same lines as file shredding] - go to CCleaner Options, Settings; Select: "Secure deletion"

Other members of the TPU community may have more information

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