Windows 8

Show Delete File Confirmation Dialog

Aug 9, 2012·Dustin

Windows 8 doesn’t show the file deletion confirmation dialog by default. To re-enable the dialog, do the following:

1. On the desktop, right click the Recycle Bin and select Properties.

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2. Select the checkbox near the bottom ‘Display delete confirmation dialog’.

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3. You will now have the following when you go to delete a file.

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Dustin

Dustin is the founder and head editor of MSTechpages. He started the site to help other users of Windows. He has been very active with helping others throughout the years, from USENET to Microsoft Answers to the latest Microsoft Communities as well as other internet forums such as Reddit. He is a Sr. System Administrator, holds several industry certifications and degrees.