The user deleted the file by pressing Shift+Delete.The behavior has not changed in years but there are some exceptions to this.įiles, when deleted, will not be sent to the Recycle Bin if one of the following holds true.
This is how file deletion works on Windows 10 and all older versions of Windows (98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1). When you delete a file, it goes to the Recycle Bin. Windows 10 deleted items are not in Recycle Bin They can be removed from the bin selectively, and they can be restored at any time. They remain there until a user chooses to empty the bin. The Recycle Bin is a dedicated location where deleted items live. Files that are deleted on Windows 10 go to the Recycle Bin.
