How can I set Windows 7 to directly delete files without going through the recycle bin?

Method 1: keyboard keys

1. Select the file to be deleted, and press Shift + Delete in combination to avoid being reminded and not going to the recycle bin.

 

2. In the pop-up window, click "permanently delete". Click "OK" to delete the file.

Method 2: keyboard and mouse keys

Right-click the file to be deleted and hold the Shift key on the keyboard. The option box is displayed, select Delete, and confirm.

Method 3:

In the recycle bin properties, select "do not move files to the recycle bin. Remove a file and delete it immediately ".

Some users clear the recycle bin without a sound prompt. You can set the system sound option to solve the problem.