Microsoft KB Archive/132579

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SHIFT+DEL Does Not Bypass the Recycle Bin

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Q132579

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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
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 : win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400xsearch kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400xsearch kbWinNTS400 kbWin95search kbWin95