How to Empty Recycle Bin & Delete Files on Windows 10/11 PC (Easy Method)

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Emptying the Recycle Bin and permanently deleting files on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:

Emptying the Recycle Bin
Method 1: Using the Desktop Icon
Locate the Recycle Bin:

Find the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. If it’s not there, you can search for it in the Start menu.
Right-Click and Empty:

Right-click on the Recycle Bin icon.
Select Empty Recycle Bin from the context menu.
Confirm the action by clicking Yes when prompted.

Method 2: Using the Ribbon Menu (Windows 10/11)
Open the Recycle Bin:

Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop to open it.
Empty the Recycle Bin:

In the top menu (ribbon), click on the Empty Recycle Bin option.
Confirm by clicking Yes when prompted.
Permanently Deleting Files Without Using the Recycle Bin
If you want to delete files directly without sending them to the Recycle Bin:

Select the File or Folder:

Navigate to the file or folder you want to delete in File Explorer.
Delete Permanently:

Select the file or folder, then press Shift + Delete on your keyboard.
Confirm the deletion by clicking Yes when prompted.
Deleting Files from the Recycle Bin

If you want to delete specific files from the Recycle Bin without emptying the entire bin:

Open the Recycle Bin:

Double-click the Recycle Bin icon to open it.
Select Files to Delete:

Click on the files you want to delete.
To select multiple files, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on the files.
Delete Selected Files:

Right-click on the selected files and choose Delete.
Alternatively, you can press the Delete key on your keyboard.


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