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Q132579: SHIFT+DEL Does Not Bypass the Recycle Bin

Article: Q132579
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95 4.00
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Even though you are holding down the shift key when you delete a file, the file
is moved to the Recycle Bin.

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

Additional query words: 4.0

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95 4.00

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