Delete Files when the Recycle Bin is Hidden

By default, the Windows XP Recycle Bin sits at the bottom right of the desktop, just
above the tray notification area and system clock. If you've got a bunch of floating
windows open, however, it's possible to obscure the Recycle Bin and make it impossible to
drag files and folders there for deletion. However, Microsoft must have thought of this
event, because you can automatically hide all of those open windows during a drag
operation.
· Make sure a bunch of windows are open on the screen, with at least one of them
hiding the Recycle Bin.
· Find a file or group of files you'd like to drag to the Recycle Bin.
· Pick up the files with the mouse and move them to the lower right of the screen.
· As you reach the bottom area of the screen, pass the mouse cursor over a blank area
of the task bar, hover there for an instant, and--voila!--the open windows all minimize,
leaving the Recycle Bin available to accept the dragged files.
This tip also works when windows are maximized, assuming the file(s) you want to
delete are visible in one of the available windows.
Use the ultimate configuration tool (Professional Edition only)
One of the most full featured Windows XP configuration tools available is hidden right
there in your system, but most people don't even know it exists. It's called the Local
Group Policy Editor, or gpedit for short.
· Select Start and then Run.
· Then type the following: gpedit.msc
After you hit ENTER, you'll be greeted by gpedit, which lets you modify virtually
every feature in Windows XP without having to resort to regedit. Dig around and enjoy!