So I hit the Del key, only to find Windows Live Mail, Windows Mail or Outlook Express put the malicious email in the trash instead of immediately getting rid of it completely. This is a nice safety net, but sometimes what I want is deletion without a net.
Delete a Message Bypassing the Trash in Windows Live Mail, Windows Mail or Outlook Express
To delete a message immediately without the Recycle Bin in Windows Live Mail, Windows Mail or Outlook Express:
- Hold down the Shift key while pressing Del.
- Click Yes.
Be careful with this shortcut, though, since your message won't be recoverable once deleted this way.
