How do I delete unwanted context menu items in the Recycle Bin


  1. danspedale
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    How do I delete unwanted context menu items in the Recycle Bin


    Hi all...I am a brand new member and I have tried to look up all of the other threads on this site regarding how to delete unwanted context items that show up when right clicking the Recycle bin. I don't know how these items got there but I am nearly always clicking on them instead of emptying the recycle bin option.
    I am using the Windows 7 Home addition and cannot use the tools available on Win 7 Pro. Is there any way I can do this? pretty frustrated at this point, but will not give up Windows 7 which I love. Please help if you can...Dan
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  3. copiman
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    I'm not sure but is this what your looking for?

    Recycle Bin Properties - Add or Remove
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  4. Callender
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    Well you can disable them.

    Before disabling:

    How do I delete unwanted context menu items in the Recycle Bin-recyclebin1.jpg

    After disabling:

    How do I delete unwanted context menu items in the Recycle Bin-recyclebin2.jpg

    The problem with that approach is that context menu entries will be disabled for all types of folder along with the recycle bin.

    Disable using ShellMenuView:
    How do I delete unwanted context menu items in the Recycle Bin-shellmenuview.jpg

    Disable from within program options (if they exist)
    How do I delete unwanted context menu items in the Recycle Bin-directory-printer.jpg

    My personal preference: Don't touch the Recycle Bin and set it (for all drives) to delete files immediately.

    Recycle Bin - Permanently Delete Items Automatically
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