Before we begin, let me quickly demonstrate the default functionality.  By default when you delete something, the following Delete Confirmation Box displays: The shot is from Windows Vista. However, Windows XP and Windows 7 Dialog boxes are very similar.

By following the two steps below, the above dialog box will no longer display.   Disable Delete Confirmation Dialog Box in Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista 1:   Right Click the Recycle Bin Icon on your desktop, go to Properties

  2:   Uncheck Box Display delete confirmation dialog, Click OK

  That’s it, your all done!  You will no longer get a prompt when deleting files and folders! Thanks Cindy & Welcome to the site! I appreciate the feedback! How else can I accomplish this? Thanks I was actually looking for a way to remove the Empty Recycle Bin confirmation (‘Are you sure you want to permanently delete this or these items’. Do you know a way? Thanks and sorry for for the mistake. Comment Name * Email *

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