Working with files and folderswww.gateway.com15Deleting files and foldersHelp and SupportFor more information about deletingfiles and folders, click Start, then clickHelp and Support. Type the keyworddeleting files and folders in theSearch box, then click the arrow.When you throw away paper files and folders, you take them from the file cabinetand put them in a trash can. Eventually the trash can is emptied.In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them to theWindows trash can, called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you decideto empty the bin.You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not been emptied.To delete files or folders:1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that youwant to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders,see “Shortcuts” on page 22.If you cannot find the file you want to delete, see “Searching for files” onpage 17.2 Click File, then click Delete. Windows moves the files and folders to theRecycle Bin.To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin window opens and liststhe files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it.2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on howto select multiple files and folders, see “Shortcuts” on page 22.3 Click File, then click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or foldersto their original locations.To empty the Recycle Bin:CautionEmptying the Recycle Bin permanentlyerases any files or folders in the bin.These files cannot be restored.Help and SupportFor more information about emptyingthe Recycle Bin, click Start, then clickHelp and Support. Type the keywordemptying the Recycle Bin in theSearch box, then click the arrow.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.