Display confirmation dialog when deleting files

Allows you to have File Explorer display a confirmation dialog whenever a file is deleted or moved to the Recycle Bin.If you enable this setting a confirmation dialog is displayed when a file is deleted or moved to the Recycle Bin by the user.If you disable or do not configure this setting the default behavior of not displaying a confirmation dialog occurs.

Policy path: 

Windows Components\File Explorer

Scope: 

User

Supported on: 

At least Windows Server 2003 operating systems or Windows XP Professional

Registry settings: 

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!ConfirmFileDelete

Filename: 

WindowsExplorer.admx

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