Permanently delete files from Windows, without ever hitting the Windows Recycle Bin. To permanently dlete a file and bypass the Recycle Bin, select the files you want to delete, hold down the Shift key, and tap the delete key. This automatically deletes the files, bypassing the Windows Recycle Bin completely. You can also make skipping the recyle bin a permanent change by modifying the Recycle Bin properties. To change the way your Recycle Bin works, right-click Recycle Bin, choose properties, and select the option to Don't move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted.