When permanently deleting a file on a Windows 11/10 computer, we see the file name, type, location, and other basic information. But if you want more information, there is a registry tweak we will discuss hereinafter. So, in this post, we will see how to show the full details in the Delete file configuration dilaog box in Windows 11/10.
It is quite easy to enable or disable the delete confirmation box or dialog from the Properties menu of Recycle Bin in Windows 11/10. If you turn on the Delete confirmation box, you will see some details about the file that you are trying to delete. For example, if you are removing an image, you can see the image name, file/item type, dimension, size, original location, etc.
It is recommended to create a System Restore point and backup Registry files before going forward.
Show full details in Delete File confirmation dialog box
If you want to show full details in the delete file confirmation dialog box, follow the steps given below.
- Press Win+R to open the Run prompt.
- Type regedit in the Run prompt and hit the Enter
- Click Yes button in UAC prompt.
- Navigate to AllFilesystemObjects in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.
- Right-click on AllFilesystemObjects.
- Select New > String Value.
- Name it as FileOperationPrompt.
- Double-click on FileOperationPrompt.
- Set the Value data as required.
- Click the OK button to save the change and close the Registry Editor.
To know more about these steps, you should keep reading.
First, you need to open the Registry Editor on your computer. For that, press Win+R to open the Run prompt, type regedit, and hit the Enter button. If you find the UAC prompt, click the Yes button. After that, navigate to the following path-
Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects
If you find the FileOperationPrompt String value on your right-hand side, there is no need to follow the next three steps. Otherwise, you have to create it manually.
To do so, right-click on AllFilesystemObjects, select New > String Value and name it as FileOperationPrompt.
After that, double-click on FileOperationPrompt and set the value as follows:
prop:System.PropGroup.FileSystem;System.ItemNameDisplay;System.ItemTypeText;System.ItemFolderPathDisplay;System.Size;System.DateCreated;System.DateModified;System.FileAttributes;System.OfflineAvailability;System.OfflineStatus;System.SharedWith;System.FileOwner;System.ComputerName
Now, you should click the OK button to save the change and close the Registry Editor.
Then, try to delete a file. If the delete confirmation box is turned on, you can find the change immediately.
Hope this guide will help.
Related post: Add Recycle Bin To Taskbar In Windows.
How do I display the confirmation dialog when deleting files?
If you can’t see the delete confirmation dialog box when deleting files, you need to enable the option to do so. To do the same, open Recycle Bin, right-click on an empty space, and click on Properties. Then, tick the Display delete configuration dialog and click Ok.
Read: Can’t find Recycle Bin! Where is the Recycle Bin in Windows 11?
How do I show delete confirmation in Windows 11?
The Display delete configuration dialog option allows you to show the delete confirmation box. You can open the properties of the Recycle Bin and find this option there. Once you enable it, you will get a delete prompt whenever you try to delete an item.
Also Read: Deleted files not showing in Recycle Bin in Windows.
