Knowledge Base

SHIFT+DEL Does Not Bypass the Recycle Bin

Article ID: 132579

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006

Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition

This article was previously published under Q132579

SYMPTOMS

Even though you are holding down the shift key when you delete a file, the file is moved to the Recycle Bin.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if the NUM LOCK key is activated and you press the DEL key in the numeric keypad while holding down the SHIFT key.

RESOLUTION

Turn off the NUM LOCK key, or use the DEL key that is not in the numeric keypad.

Additional query words: 4.0

Keywords: KB132579