How to Make Windows 8 Move Deleted Favorites to the Recycle Bin Instead of Deleting Them

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get the GPEdit installer

   It comes in a .ZIP file, which you'll need an archive opener, such as WinRar, to open.
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   Step 2: which can be found on DeviantArt here.

   , Run the straightforward installer to put gpedit.msc and all related files onto your system. , The installer is meant for x32 systems, but you can make it work on your x64 computer.
   
   Go into your C:\Windows\SysWOW64 folder and copy out 3 things that are there onto C:\Windows\System32.
   
   To open either of these, press the Windows key and "r" together to get to the run prompt and enter the destinations to open them. ,, Type gpedit.msc and then press Enter. ,,,,, This time, stay on the last page of the installer (don't click "Finish") and go to C:\Windows\Temp\ from the run prompt (Windows key + r). , If you're on a 32-bit (or x86) computer, right-click on x86.bat and choose Open With > Notepad.
   
   If you're on an x64 computer, right-click on x64.bat file and choose Open With > Notepad.
   
   You have to manually change all 6 of these:     %username%:f     into these     "%username%":f      and then save , If you just changed the x64.bat file, right click that and select "run as administrator". ,
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   Step 3: Move the file named "setup"

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   Step 4: which is inside the .ZIP

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   Step 5: onto your desktop.

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   Step 6: Double click the newly unzipped file.

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   Step 7: Know whether you're on a x32 or x64 computer.

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   Step 8: Copy the files in C:\Windows\SysWOW64 named "gpedit" (not gpedit.dll) and the folders: "Group Policy" and "Group Policy Users" into C:\Windows\System32.

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   Step 9: Open the run prompt again (with the Windows key+"r").

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    Step 10: Navigate through folders to User Configuration > Administrator Templates > Windows Components > Windows Explorer (NOTE: "Windows Explorer"

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    Step 11: not "Internet Explorer").

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    Step 12: Double click "Do not move deleted files to the Recycle Bin".

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    Step 13: Choose "Disabled".

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    Step 14: Click OK.

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    Step 15: Rerun the file named "setup" that you unzipped earlier.

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    Step 16: Go into C:\Windows\Temp\gpedit and edit a file there.

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    Step 17: If you just changed the x86.bat file

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    Step 18: right click that and select "run as administrator".

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    Step 19: Go to gpedit.msc and change the settings as in the previous section of this guide.

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