Shift + delete = permanent delete and lost HD space.

[Guest]

Whenever I do a shift+delete on a file (to delete it without it going into the recycle bin), the files do delete but all the space I should have reclaimed has dissapeared. This is the worst thing about WinXP, and now Im gonna have to do a format to get all those gigs back.

The space will probably appear (as has happened previously) although not for several weeks.

Any tech-heads know of an easier way to get my space back? My HD is small so I need the space badly.

 

[Kelly]

If you are using Norton: Empty both recycle bins.

Added info:

Shred 2
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,13352,00.asp

 

[Guest]

Thanks Kelly, it worked! I thought I had already done this; looks like I didnt!

 

[Kelly]

Most welcome and glad to hear it. )

 

[¹©¤¤ Ben]

You know? You can set recycle bin to del files directly.
You right click recy bin and in content, you can check a box to go.

Whenever I do a shift+delete on a file (to delete it without it going into

the recycle bin), the files do delete but all the space I should have
reclaimed has dissapeared. This is the worst thing about WinXP, and now Im
gonna have to do a format to get all those gigs back.

The space will probably appear (as has happened previously) although not for several weeks.

Any tech-heads know of an easier way to get my space back? My HD is small

so I need the space badly.