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Ultimate Geek
Topic # 112499 11-Dec-2012 10:16 Send private message

Hi there,

Due to numerous problems with my previous installation of Windows 8 Pro (upgrading from Windows 7 Home) [both 64-bit], I did a clean install (keeping personal files). Everything is set-up as normal, and I have not encountered any of the issues I was experiencing prior.

However when it comes to deleting files and folders I am not asked for a confirmation to delete before they are sent to the Recycle Bin. I was asked for confirmation when I had Windows 8 after the upgrade from Windows 7.

How do I bring this feature back into play?

(I use Start8, so it is a Windows 7 look.)

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gzt

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Uber Geek

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  Reply # 730267 11-Dec-2012 10:55 Send private message

Recycle bin properties I believe.

I'm amazed so many people are replacing UI elements - no doubt this is being debated fiercely in Microsoft and will be a significant pain for Microsoft and some users somewhere around the first service pack.

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Master Geek
  Reply # 730268 11-Dec-2012 10:57 Send private message

Try this,
Right click on Recycle Bin - Properties
There will be an option there to display a prompt before deleting files

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