Enable, Disable Delete Confirmation Box in Windows 8

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Windows 8 users may have noticed that when you delete a file to the Recycle Bin, unlike in Windows 7 and earlier versions, the new operating system will no longer show you the Delete Confirmation Box. This is because Microsoft found that most users preferred to turn off this delete warning. As a result, it is turned off by default.

Enable Delete Confirmation Box in Windows 8

But if you wish you can enable the Delete Confirmation Box. To do so right-click on the Recycle Bin and select Properties.

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Check the Display delete confirmation dialog box and click on Apply/OK.

The next time you delete any file to the Recycle Bin, you will get to see the Are you sure you want to move the folder/file to the Recycle Bin box.

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The same procedure is, of course, applicable in Windows 7 too.

I personally prefer to have the default setting, viz not have the delete confirmation box displayed. What about you!?

These links may also interest you:

  1. Display Recycle Bin in Computer folder in Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista
  2. Add Recycle Bin To Taskbar In Windows 8
  3. Increase the size of Recycle Bin
  4. Create a Recycle Bin for USB Drive & Removable Media
  5. BinManager: A Manager for your Recycle Bin.
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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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  • Austin langer

    These options help lot when windows 8 will be launch because at that time we will need to operate.

  • Brad Waddell

    hi – any idea how to DISABLE the delete confirmation dialog in windows 8 when using a USB memory stick? It is not listed in the recycle bin therefore it’s behaviour is not set there.

  • http://www.thewindowsclub.com Anand Khanse

    A USB Drive or removable media does not have a Recycle Bin unlike your desktop, so anything you delete from it is just simply gone. Hence there is no way to disable the Delete Confirmation Box as far as I know. This is probably a safety measure. If you use iBin, you can create a Recycle Bin for your USB. You will then be offered various options. http://www.thewindowsclub.com/create-a-recycle-bin-for-usb-drive-removable-media

  • Brad Waddell

    this is contrary to previous versions of windows which did not display a dialog on deletion from the USB. all i’m asking is how to make it perform like previous windows versions did, i’m sure it’s just a registry thing, right?