Which of the following actions will not delete a file on Windows desktop?
2018
Which of the following actions will not delete a file on Windows desktop?
- A.
select file → right click → delete
- B.
select file, hit delete key
- C.
double click on file, hit delete key
- D.
drag and drop in recycle bin
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Correct answer: C
Answer: double click on file, hit delete key
Why this does not delete the file:
Double-clicking opens the file in its associated application (for example, a document opens in a text editor).
When the file is open, the Delete key typically affects the application (for example deleting selected text) and does not remove the file from the desktop or filesystem.
Actions that do delete the file (move it to the Recycle Bin by default):
Right-click the file and choose Delete — this sends the file to the Recycle Bin.
Select the file on the desktop and press the Delete key — this sends the file to the Recycle Bin when the desktop has the file selected.
Drag and drop the file into the Recycle Bin — this removes the file from the desktop and places it in the Recycle Bin.
Tip: Use Shift+Delete to permanently delete a selected file without sending it to the Recycle Bin. To delete a file that is currently open, close it first or delete it from File Explorer when it is not in use.