Empty the Recycle Bin




This guide will show you how to empty your recycle bin and permanently delete your files. This is fairly simple to do and once deleted, your files cannot be recovered.

Step 1

First go to the Desktop and find the 'Bin' icon titled 'Recycle Bin'.

Empty The Recycle Bin

Step 2

Double click on the Recycle Bin. This will open a new window displaying all the items you have previously deleted.

Empty The Recycle Bin

Step 3

Navigate to the top left hand side of the window. Here you will see a small link or button depending on your Operating System, labelled Empty the Recycle Bin.

Empty The Recycle Bin

Step 4

A small box will then appear asking you to comfirm deletion of the files. Cick OK and your files will be permanently deleted.

Empty The Recycle Bin