36 Windows Basics
To empty the Recycle Bin:
1 Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop, then select Empty Recycle
Bin
from the pop-up menu.
Windows asks you if you are sure that you want to empty the bin.
2 Click
Yes. Windows permanently deletes all the files in the Recycle Bin.
Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files or
folders in the bin. These files cannot be restored.