When deleting a file or folder in Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, the default behavior will prompt you for confirmation verifying you actually want to go forward with the delete. Some people call it the “second chance”. Personally, I find the prompt annoying. If you agree and want the dialog removed, follow the groovy steps in the how-to below for Windows 7, XP or Windows Vista.
Before we begin let me quickly demonstrate the default functionality. Be default when you delete something, the following Delete Confirmation Box displays:
Shot taken from Windows Vista however Windows XP and Windows 7 Dialog box is very similar
By following the 2 steps below, the above dialog box will no longer be displayed.
Disable Delete Confirmation Dialog Box in Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista
1: Right Click the Recycle Bin Icon on your desktop
2: Uncheck Box Display delete confirmation dialog, Click OK
That’s it, your all done! You will no longer be prompted when deleting files and folders!
Thank you. Keep up the great articles!
i did this on another pc but couldn’t remember how to do it again for my life and have spent the past hour trying to figure out where to find the setting. this was so easy. THANK YOU.
@ Cindy
Thanks Cindy & Welcome to the site! I appreciate the feedback!
This doesn’t apply if you are trying to delete multiple files at once. You will still get the “confirm multiple file delete” dialog box. I’ve yet to find a way to turn that annoying thing off.
@Michelle – Nice catch! I’ll have to test that out. Thanks for the FYI!