Deleting and permanently deleting files and folders using Explorer

There two types of Delete. Normal delete and permanent/hard Delete.

To  delete the selected file or folder normally and move it to the recycle bin follow these steps

• Highlight the folder or file to be deleted in either the navigation pane or file list. Then press the DELETE key 
• Alternatively, right-click on the highlighted file/folder then select “Delete”.

Note that anything placed in the recycle bin consumes disk space. Therefore if  you are absolutely sure you don’t need a file or folder (i.e. there’s no going back if you subsequently change your mind) you can perform what is called a ‘hard delete’.

To execute a hard delete follow these easy steps:

• Highlight the folder or file to be hard deleted in either the navigation pane or  file list. 
• Press SHIFT+DELETE
•  Click yes when prompted if you want to permanently delete the file (or folder)