Delete button on toolbar
Delete button on toolbar
Is there by chance a way to have the delete button on the toolbar permanently delete files instead of sending them to the recycle bin? I realize shift clicking the button does this, but was hoping to have a way to do it with a single mouse click.
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Yes. Forcing Shift for a permanent delete is Windows standard and a good practice, I think.j_c_hallgren wrote:I won't presume to speak for Admin/DL, but I'd say that is standard functionality of Windows that a pgrm does not normally permanently delete files..I'd say it's the rare exception that one could do so...and typically more in a file utility than a explorer type utility..
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Thanks for the replies - guess everyone's just a little different. Even when you shift-delete you still get prompted and get a chance to cancel the delete... Personally I rarely use the Recycle Bin so I may just change the properties as suggested. Thanks again for the replies - love the program, just registered yesterday.
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Having the Recycle Bin always seemed a bit redundant to me also...until I accidently deleted a file that I shouldn't have.. so now I use the shift-delete method for files like podcasts that were one-time only or prior releases of software, etc...and just empty the R-B at end of day...so I have 2nd chance to keep that file that got selected without me noticing it..
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On the other hand, I like people that take risks without a back up or undo! I'll add the Nuke button!j_c_hallgren wrote:Having the Recycle Bin always seemed a bit redundant to me also...until I accidently deleted a file that I shouldn't have.. so now I use the shift-delete method for files like podcasts that were one-time only or prior releases of software, etc...and just empty the R-B at end of day...so I have 2nd chance to keep that file that got selected without me noticing it..
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The only thing I'd ask is that an checkbox option in config to enable/disable the "Nuke" be available...as some other utilities have....since I'd not want to have that option easily happen simply by misplacing cursor and having a spurious dbl-click...using shift makes it non-accidental...
Update: While I was typing this, Don updated the Beta...I see it's a Toolbar item...which I presume can be made unavailable?
Update: While I was typing this, Don updated the Beta...I see it's a Toolbar item...which I presume can be made unavailable?
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Sure enough. If you fear the Nuke don't place it on your toolbar.j_c_hallgren wrote:The only thing I'd ask is that an checkbox option in config to enable/disable the "Nuke" be available...as some other utilities have....since I'd not want to have that option easily happen simply by misplacing cursor and having a spurious dbl-click...using shift makes it non-accidental...
Update: While I was typing this, Don updated the Beta...I see it's a Toolbar item...which I presume can be made unavailable?
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wow. just wow - thanksadmin wrote:On the other hand, I like people that take risks without a back up or undo! I'll add the Nuke button!j_c_hallgren wrote:Having the Recycle Bin always seemed a bit redundant to me also...until I accidently deleted a file that I shouldn't have.. so now I use the shift-delete method for files like podcasts that were one-time only or prior releases of software, etc...and just empty the R-B at end of day...so I have 2nd chance to keep that file that got selected without me noticing it..