To keep your computer running smoothly, it's OK to delete, or erase, unused files. Deleting files helps free up valuable hard disk space. For example, you may want to delete a flyer you created two years ago. However, consider whether you will ever want to use the file again before you delete it. Some files may be too important to get rid of.
To Delete a File or Folder:
- Left-click the file or folder you want to delete.
- Drag the file or folder and drop it in the Recycle Bin, the desktop icon that resembles a wastebasket.
- Right-click the file or folder. A menu appears.
- Choose Delete from the menu.
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Emptying the Recycle Bin
When you delete a file from your computer, or move it to the Recycle Bin, it is not automatically deleted, but rather is temporarily stored in the Recycle Bin. This usually gives you the chance to restore the file if you decide you do not want to delete it. If you want to permanently remove files from the computer, thereby clearing the hard disk space the file is located, you need to permanently delete the files in the Recycle Bin. You can do this by emptying the entire Recycle Bin, or deleting individual files.
- Double-click the Recycle Bin icon to open it.
- Click Empty the Recycle Bin in the left pane to delete all the files.
- Right-click a file or folder and choose Delete from the menu. This deletes the selected item.
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