Windows 8 delete confirmation

For those of you running a local domain workgroup , enabling the deletion confirmation prompt in Windows 8. NOTE: I suggest not having a checkmark on "Don't move files to the Recycle Bin", as this will bypass the recycle bin and permanently delete files.

Now, you'll be prompted with " Are you sure you want to move this file to the Recycle Bin? Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Learn More. Windows Client. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Best Bluetooth Trackers. Best eReaders. Best VPN.

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Windows 11 Default Browser. Browse All Windows Articles. About Contact Sponsored Hire a Writer. Grace Joseph February 19, Unlike other versions of windows where there's a prompt for the user to confirm if they really want a file or folder to be deleted, this feature on windows 8 and 8.

As you must have also noticed, Once a user hits or clicks delete, the file is deleted and transferred directly to the recycle bin without the confirmation dialog box coming up.