SHIFT+DEL Does Not Bypass the Recycle Bin

 Last reviewed: August 8, 1996
Article ID: Q132579
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

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.

KBCategory: kbui kbprb
KBSubcategory: ntui prodnt svrwksta posfest win95
Additional reference words: 4.00 4.0 95

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Last reviewed: August 8, 1996
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