How to Use a Computer's Recycle Bin

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Tip 1 - Permanently delete files from the Recycle Bin - Windows Help

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sangeeta Rohera | permalink

Learn how to empty the Recycle Bin, which permanently deletes the files that you moved there and recovers hard disk space.

For further reading: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/permanently-delete-files-recycle-bin ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Use a Computer's Recycle Bin | eHow

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jo Hn S 2 Mi | permalink

Managing your computer's files means knowing where they are when you need them. It's also important to know how to delete them safely and effectively when you no longer need them. The Recycle Bin is a temporary folder that stores any files that are intended for deletion. These files are not deleted until prompted. This gives you the option of...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_2048576_computers-recycle-bin.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - How do I empty and manage the Windows Recycle Bin?

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Garth Rodericks | permalink

Steps on how to empty and manage the Windows Recycle Bin on your computer.

For further reading: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000824.htm ^[3]

Tip 4 - How To Add Recycle Bin to “My Computer” in Windows 7 or Vista

Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago | Submitted by Onno de Rouw | permalink

Have you ever wanted to add the Recycle Bin to your My Computer screen? Yeah, it’s probably not the most common request, but here’s how to do it anyway with a simple registry hack.

For further reading: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/21484/how-to-add-recycle-bin-to-my-computer-in-windows-7-or-vista/ ^[4]