Do you know how to permanently delete a file using the Permanently delete option of the context menu?

Do you have any idea how to add or remove this option?

If not, do not worry.

select the button to add a new key

This article fromMiniTooloffers you a detailed guide.

However, over time, your Recycle Bin space may exceed the limit.

So, how to add the Permanently delete option to the context menu?

create a string value

Warning:Any wrong changes to the registry may cause a system failure.

It is recommended that youback up the registryin advance and strictly follow the steps below.

PressWindows + Rkey combinations to fire up the Run window.

create a new string

Typeregeditin the input box and pressEnter(SelectYesin the pop-up window).

Right-click theshellfolder and chooseNew>Key.

Name the key you created asWindows.PermanentDelete.

set up the value data

Then right-clickWindows.PermanentDeleteto selectNew>String Value.

On the right panel, right-click any blank space and chooseNew>String Value.

Then name the string value asExplorerCommandHandler.

set up the value data

Double-clickExplorerCommandHandlerand inputE9571AB2-AD92-4ec6-8924-4E5AD33790F5in the value data box.

Create a new string value in the blank space and name itIcon.

Then double-click it to set up the value data asshell32.dll,-240.

set up the value data

After that, pressEnter.

Create a new string value by following the same steps above and name itPosition.

Double-clickPositionand set up the value data asBottom.

show the Permanently delete option

All operations to add the Permanently delete option to the context menu are completed.

Now you might right-click any file and check whether the Windows Permanently delete option is there.

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In the confirm key delete window, clickYes.

Now you have removed the Permanently delete option from the context menu.

And you cannot restore them from the Recycle Bin if you accidentally deleted your important files.

In this case, how to recover lost files?

Here, professionaldata recovery softwareMiniTool Power Data Recoveryis recommended to you.

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