Send a File to the Recycle Bin

c# recycle-bin
muttley91 picture muttley91 · Jul 19, 2010 · Viewed 41.1k times · Source

Currently I'm using the following function

file.Delete();

But how can I use this function to send a file to the recycle bin instead of just deleting it outright?

Answer

NG. picture NG. · Jul 19, 2010

Use FileSystem.DeleteFile and specify the right RecycleOption.

While this will work with UI Interactive Apps, it will not work with non UI interactive apps like a Windows Service app.

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