How To Enable Delete Confirmation Dialog In Windows 10

Introduction

By default, the Delete Confirmation Dialog box feature is disabled in Windows 10. If by chance, the user clicks on the delete option or presses the delete button, the file or folder will directly move to the Recycle Bin.

If the "Don't move to the Recycle Bin" feature is enabled in your system then the system will permanently delete all the selected files and folders without sending them to the Recycle Bin, because the Delete Confirmation Dialog box feature is disabled in your system. So, it is necessary to enable the "Delete Confirmation Dialog" box feature in your system.

And, after enabling this feature when the user deletes any file or folder, the confirmation dialog will appear on the screen with the following message "Are you sure you want to move this file/folder/shortcut to the Recycle Bin?".

This tutorial will show you various ways, how to enable the delete confirmation dialog box in Windows 10.

Method 1. Via Recycle Bin Properties

By using the Recycle Bin Properties option, the user can easily enable the delete confirmation dialog box option. Follow the given below instructions to proceed.

Step 1. On the desktop, navigate to the "Recycle Bin" folder.

Step 2. Right-click on the Recycle Bin folder and click on the "Properties" option.

Step 3. The "Recycle Bin Properties" window will appear on the screen.

Step 4. Click (select) on the "Display delete confirmation dialog" option and click on the "Apply" button to proceed.

And, when you delete any file or folder then, the delete confirmation dialog will appear on the screen.

Method 2. Using the Registry Editor

By using the registry editor, the user can also enable the delete confirmation dialog box. Follow the below instructions.

Step 1. From the Start menu, open the Run dialog box or you can press the "Window + R" key to open the RUN window.

Step 2. Type "regedit.exe" and press enter key to open the "Registry Editor".

Step 3. Navigate the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies.

Step 4. On the right side, right-click on the blank area and select New > DWORD.

Step 5. Now, give a name to the new DWORD. And set its "value data" to 1 by double-clicking on it.

Step 6. Restart or sign out and sign in to your system to see the changes.

Conclusion

By following the above steps, you can enable the delete confirmation dialog box in Windows 10.

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