"delete" on the tool bar in Windows Explorer

On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:09:20 -0400, Seth wrote
(in article ):

Seriously though, what is more efficient will vary form user to user.

Yep. That's why I said "For me" as a defense of how I do it. I thought it
might be helpful for the OP to know another way of doing something. Sometimes
one learns that a different way is better than what one has been doing.TEHO.

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On 4/11/2011 9:09 AM, Seth wrote:

"Joey from NY" wrote in message
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On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:35:14 -0400, Leon Manfredi wrote
(in article ):

On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:03:25 -0400, Joey from NY
wrote:

On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:59:17 -0400, Karen F wrote
(in article ):

When I am in windows explorer and want to delete a file from a certain
folder, I have no "delete" button across the top tool bar. I have
organize, share with, burn and new folder but no "delete." I know I
can
right click to delete the file but I am use to the delete selection
on the
top tool bar. How can I add this? Thanks.


I don't know of any way to add it, but it's been moved to the
"Organize"
drop-down menu. IMHO it's easier to right-click and delete from there.

Maybe highlighting the file, then hitting the DEL key may do it.

Yes, that will also delete it. For me, since I'm usually using the
mouse to
highlight a file, it's more efficient to use the mouse again to delete
the
file, rather than take my hand off the mouse, tap the DEL key and then
take
up the mouse again.

What'cha doing with the other hand?

Seriously though, what is more efficient will vary form user to user.
For me, leaving the mouse where it is and hitting delete, especially if
I'm doing a big clean-up can be better as it is less moving the mouse
back and forth.


I don't delete a lot of files but I use the mouse right-handed and I
could wish the DEL key were more convenient to my left hand since I'm
just not used to hitting the DEL key with it. However, that's how I work.

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On 4/11/2011 9:09 AM, Seth wrote:

"Joey from NY" wrote in message
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On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:35:14 -0400, Leon Manfredi wrote
(in article ):

On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:03:25 -0400, Joey from NY
wrote:

On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:59:17 -0400, Karen F wrote
(in article ):

When I am in windows explorer and want to delete a file from a certain
folder, I have no "delete" button across the top tool bar. I have
organize, share with, burn and new folder but no "delete." I know I
can
right click to delete the file but I am use to the delete selection
on the
top tool bar. How can I add this? Thanks.


I don't know of any way to add it, but it's been moved to the
"Organize"
drop-down menu. IMHO it's easier to right-click and delete from there.

Maybe highlighting the file, then hitting the DEL key may do it.

Yes, that will also delete it. For me, since I'm usually using the
mouse to
highlight a file, it's more efficient to use the mouse again to delete
the
file, rather than take my hand off the mouse, tap the DEL key and then
take
up the mouse again.

What'cha doing with the other hand?

Seriously though, what is more efficient will vary form user to user.
For me, leaving the mouse where it is and hitting delete, especially if
I'm doing a big clean-up can be better as it is less moving the mouse
back and forth.


I don't delete a lot of files but I use the mouse right-handed and I
could wish the DEL key were more convenient to my left hand since I'm
just not used to hitting the DEL key with it. However, that's how I work.

Remap a left key to Delete. I suggest Caps Lock.

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On 4/11/2011 9:56 AM, Zaidy036 wrote:
In , James Silverton at
says...

On 4/11/2011 9:09 AM, Seth wrote:

"Joey from wrote in message
...
On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:35:14 -0400, Leon Manfredi wrote
(in ):

On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:03:25 -0400, Joey from NY
wrote:

On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:59:17 -0400, Karen F wrote
(in ):

When I am in windows explorer and want to delete a file from a certain
folder, I have no "delete" button across the top tool bar. I have
organize, share with, burn and new folder but no "delete." I know I
can
right click to delete the file but I am use to the delete selection
on the
top tool bar. How can I add this? Thanks.


I don't know of any way to add it, but it's been moved to the
"Organize"
drop-down menu. IMHO it's easier to right-click and delete from there.

Maybe highlighting the file, then hitting the DEL key may do it.

Yes, that will also delete it. For me, since I'm usually using the
mouse to
highlight a file, it's more efficient to use the mouse again to delete
the
file, rather than take my hand off the mouse, tap the DEL key and then
take
up the mouse again.

What'cha doing with the other hand?

Seriously though, what is more efficient will vary form user to user.
For me, leaving the mouse where it is and hitting delete, especially if
I'm doing a big clean-up can be better as it is less moving the mouse
back and forth.


I don't delete a lot of files but I use the mouse right-handed and I
could wish the DEL key were more convenient to my left hand since I'm
just not used to hitting the DEL key with it. However, that's how I work.

Remap a left key toDelete. I suggestCaps Lock.

Quite a good idea! I wonder how many times I actually use the Caps Lock
key apart from accidentally hitting it? :-)


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On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:22:10 -0400, James Silverton wrote
(in article ):


Quite a good idea! I wonder how many times I actually use the Caps Lock
key apart from accidentally hitting it? :-)

A better question is 'How often do you want to accidentally delete something
by hitting the remapped caps lock key?"

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On 4/11/11, Joey from NY posted:
On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:22:10 -0400, James Silverton wrote
(in article ):


Quite a good idea! I wonder how many times I actually use the Caps Lock
key apart from accidentally hitting it? :-)

A better question is 'How often do you want to accidentally delete something
by hitting the remapped caps lock key?"

Exactly. My first thought was that Zaidy036 was trying to create havoc
:-(

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On 4/11/2011 1:37 PM, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
On 4/11/11, Joey from NY posted:
On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:22:10 -0400, James Silverton wrote
(in article ):


Quite a good idea! I wonder how many times I actually use the Caps
Lock key apart from accidentally hitting it? :-)

A better question is 'How often do you want to accidentally delete
something by hitting the remapped caps lock key?"

Exactly. My first thought was that Zaidy036 was trying to create havoc :-(

You do get an "Are you sure?" second chance with the DEL key after
clicking the file and the file goes to the Recycle Bin so remapping need
not be totally disastrous. Not that I have actually done the remapping
and I consider the Recycle Bin an essential safeguard given my clumsy
typing :-)

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James Silverton, Potomac

I'm "not"

In article , Gene E. Bloch at
lid says...

On 4/11/11, Joey from NY posted:
On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:22:10 -0400, James Silverton wrote
(in article ):


Quite a good idea! I wonder how many times I actually use the Caps Lock
key apart from accidentally hitting it? :-)

A better question is 'How often do you want to accidentally delete something
by hitting the remapped caps lock key?"

Exactly. My first thought was that Zaidy036 was trying to create havoc
:-(

No I was not. Just suggesting one possibility.

I agree with you about Caps Lock.

How about Left Alt ?

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Zaidy

On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:57:11 -0400, James Silverton wrote
(in article ):

You do get an "Are you sure?" second chance with the DEL key after
clicking the file and the file goes to the Recycle Bin so remapping need
not be totally disastrous.

Not disastrous but more trouble than it's worth IMHO. You have to deal with
the "Are you sure" dialog. Other methods are quicker and more secure.

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Joey from NY
Remember: It is To Laugh

On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:41:39 -0400, Joey from NY
wrote:

On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:57:11 -0400, James Silverton wrote
(in article ):

You do get an "Are you sure?" second chance with the DEL key after
clicking the file and the file goes to the Recycle Bin so remapping need
not be totally disastrous.

Not disastrous but more trouble than it's worth IMHO. You have to deal with
the "Are you sure" dialog. Other methods are quicker and more secure.

Turning off the "Are you sure" dialog is one of the first things I do
when I set up a new system for myself.

(I leave it enabled when setting up systems for customers, unless they
request otherwise.)

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On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:17:13 -0400, "Peter Foldes"
wrote:


If you mean there was never a delete button in Windows 7's version of
Windows Explorer, then fine, but in previous versions of Windows from
95 to XP there has always been a delete button in Windows Explorer.
Not sure about Vista as I don't have a Vista system around to look at.

As for not being able to add it, that's one of the things ClassicShell
does. Someone else already posted the link in this thread.


I should have been more explicit and say Win 7. Thanks Char for catching it

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On 4/11/2011 3:41 PM, Joey from NY wrote:
On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:57:11 -0400, James Silverton wrote
(in ):

You do get an "Are you sure?" second chance with the DEL key after
clicking the file and the file goes to the Recycle Bin so remapping need
not be totally disastrous.

Not disastrous but more trouble than it's worth IMHO. You have to deal with
the "Are you sure" dialog. Other methods are quicker and more secure.

I don't know about you but I do make mistakes!

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James Silverton, Potomac

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On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:53:31 -0400, "Peter Foldes"
wrote:

"Char Jackson" wrote in message
.. .
On Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:17:13 -0400, "Peter Foldes"
wrote:


If you mean there was never a delete button in Windows 7's version of
Windows Explorer, then fine, but in previous versions of Windows from
95 to XP there has always been a delete button in Windows Explorer.
Not sure about Vista as I don't have a Vista system around to look at.

As for not being able to add it, that's one of the things ClassicShell
does. Someone else already posted the link in this thread.


I should have been more explicit and say Win 7. Thanks Char for catching it

Try looking at the "DEL", under File, on the Menu bar on Windows 7
Explorer Bar!!!!!!!

"Leon Manfredi" wrote in message
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On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:53:31 -0400, "Peter Foldes"
wrote

Try looking at the "DEL", under File, on the Menu bar on Windows 7
Explorer Bar!!!!!!!


Aware of that Leon. What the OP was asking is why there is no Delete button on the
Toolbar ofWindows Explorer in Windows 7, He was answered correctly that there is
none.

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On 4/11/11, Zaidy036 posted:
In article , Gene E. Bloch at
lid says...

On 4/11/11, Joey from NY posted:
On Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:22:10 -0400, James Silverton wrote
(in article ):

Quite a good idea! I wonder how many times I actually use the Caps Lock
key apart from accidentally hitting it? :-)
A better question is 'How often do you want to accidentally delete
something by hitting the remapped caps lock key?"

Exactly. My first thought was that Zaidy036 was trying to create havoc
:-(

No I was not. Just suggesting one possibility.

I agree with you about Caps Lock.

What did I say abut the capslock key?

How about Left Alt ?

Same problem.

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