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Author Topic: Idea: Application that moves files to the Windows recycle bin  (Read 506 times)

MarcoPa

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I am looking for an application that allows me to move files to the Windows recycle bin via the command line. Although this is possible with Powershell, it is a surprisingly cumbersome manoeuvre for simple PC users like me. Could a command line programme or alternatively an easily integrated script be created for this?

This is more of a general suggestion. With the help of AI, I was able to put together a script for my purposes without knowing exactly what it does. But I could imagine that some people would be happy to have a small, reliable tool with which they can do this task easily and reliably.

If this is out of scope, I apologise in advance. I can't estimate the effort involved.  :)

ProCompSys

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Re: Idea: Application that moves files to the Windows recycle bin
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2025, 12:35 AM »
There already is such a thing:

https://sumtips.com/software/delete-files-to-recycle-bin-from-command-prompt-on-windows/


recycle.exe

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