In the Windows Explorer, deleted files and folders are normally sent to the recycle bin. This requires extra resources (i.e. time), particularly if the recycle bin is full and part of it needs to be emptied first to make room. When deleting files and folders that are certain to never be recycled, the time delay can be avoided by holding down the shift key when deleting the item. Both methods present a confirmation dialog box, but with different icons and text to make it easy to verify that the recycle bin is, or is not, being used. Read More»
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February 25, 2007 by
Jason Okay, so on the list of irritants empty folders in Windows Explorer probably doesnt score very high with most users. On the other hand, if you have an obsessive personality and like to keep everything including your computers hard drive spick and span, and free of clutter, then this little application, called Empty Folder Nuker, will keep you happy for ages.
It couldnt be simpler, just tell it where to look and off it goes, seeking out any folder or sub folder that has absolutely nothing in it. After a while it reports back and you have the chance to check that it hasnt made any terrible mistakes. If you are happy just click the Delete button and they are gone. Just in case they are sent to the Recycle Bin, so if you later decided you want one or all of them back they are safe, until the next time you empty the bin. There is also an option to integrate the program with the Shell, which basically means it is added to the right-click menu in Windows Explorer.
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February 07, 2007 by
Jason By default, the Windows XP Recycle Bin sits at the bottom right of the desktop, just above the tray notification area and system clock. If you’ve got a bunch of floating windows open, however, it’s possible to obscure the Recycle Bin and make it impossible to drag files and folders there for deletion. However, Microsoft must have thought of this event, because you can automatically hide all of those open windows during a drag operation.
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