How to Empty the Windows Recycle Bin
Navigate to your desktop., Right click the Recycle Bin icon., Click on "Empty Recycle Bin" from the resulting context menu,., Confirm the deletion and click Yes if you are sure you want to get rid of the files in the bin., Ensure that the Recycle...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Navigate to your desktop.
You can either do this by minimizing all windows.
Don't go to the desktop through the File Explorer as you will not be able to access the Recycle Bin. -
Step 2: Right click the Recycle Bin icon.
This will bring up a special context menu specially designed for the Recycle Bin. , This result in a confirmation box being displayed, asking if you are sure you want to delete the files that are stashed inside the Recycle Bin. , If you rarely ever need a secondary notification, you can turn off this dialog box (right click the Recycle Bin, click "Properties" then click the checkbox to the left of "Display Delete Confirmation dialog then click Apply then OK buttons. , Although rare, sometimes, the Recycle Bin shows full when it has been emptied.
In this case, just right click the desktop and click "Refresh". -
Step 3: Click on "Empty Recycle Bin" from the resulting context menu
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Step 4: Confirm the deletion and click Yes if you are sure you want to get rid of the files in the bin.
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Step 5: Ensure that the Recycle Bin icon is now showing it as being empty.
Detailed Guide
You can either do this by minimizing all windows.
Don't go to the desktop through the File Explorer as you will not be able to access the Recycle Bin.
This will bring up a special context menu specially designed for the Recycle Bin. , This result in a confirmation box being displayed, asking if you are sure you want to delete the files that are stashed inside the Recycle Bin. , If you rarely ever need a secondary notification, you can turn off this dialog box (right click the Recycle Bin, click "Properties" then click the checkbox to the left of "Display Delete Confirmation dialog then click Apply then OK buttons. , Although rare, sometimes, the Recycle Bin shows full when it has been emptied.
In this case, just right click the desktop and click "Refresh".
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