60Chapter 4: Windows Basicswww.gateway.comTo empty the Recycle Bin:1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin windowopens.2 Click File, then click Empty Recycle Bin. Windows asks you if you are surethat you want to empty the bin.3 Click Yes. Windows permanently deletes all files in the Recycle Bin.Browsing for files and foldersA file or folder that you need is rarely right on top of your Windows desktop.It is usually on a drive inside a folder that may be inside yet another folder,and so on.Windows drives, folders, and files are organized in the same way as a real filecabinet in that they may have many levels (usually many more levels than afile cabinet, in fact). So you usually will have to search through levels of foldersto find the file or folder that you need. This is called browsing.To browse for a file:1 In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computerwindow opens.- OR -In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. TheMy Computer window opens.Caution Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently erases any files orfolders in the bin. These files cannot be restored.Help andSupportFor more information about emptying the Recycle Bin inWindows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword emptying Recycle Bin in the HelpSpotSearch box , then click the arrow.
