Marcus Chen
There are several ways to delete a photo from Microsoft Paint. If you haven't saved the image yet, simply closing Paint without saving will delete the image. If you have already saved the image, you can find the file, left-click on it to highlight it, then right-click and select Delete. You can also find the file through File Explorer, left-click to highlight, click on the File menu, select Delete, and then select OK. Another method is to press the Windows key + E, find the recent document on the left pane, and delete the file.
Characteristics of deleting a photo from Paint
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| If the image is unsaved | Close Paint and select 'Don't save' |
| If the image is saved | Go to the image file location, right-click on the file and select 'Delete' |
| If the image is a recent file | Press Windows key + E, select the recent document and click the trash can icon |
| Alternative method | Find the file through File Explorer, left-click to highlight, click on the File menu and select 'Delete' |
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What You'll Learn
Deleting unsaved work
If you haven't saved your work in Paint and want to delete it, simply close the Paint application and select "Don't Save" when prompted. Your unsaved work will be lost.
If you have saved your work, you can delete it by following these steps:
- Find the file you want to delete by using the File Explorer or by pressing the Windows key + E to open the Recent Files list on the left pane.
- Left-click on the file to highlight it, then right-click and choose "Delete."
- Select "OK" to confirm the deletion.
Alternatively, you can go to the file's location, right-click on the filename, and choose "Delete" from the context menu.
Please note that deleting files through the Registry (regedit) is not recommended unless you are familiar with the process and have backed up the Registry first.
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Removing saved files
Understanding the Issue
Firstly, it is important to understand that when you delete an image in Paint and it reappears when you click on "Paste", this is normal behaviour. The image is stored in the clipboard, which is not viewable in Windows 7. Clicking "Paste" simply recopies the item from the clipboard back into Paint.
Deleting Unsaved Files
If you have not saved your work in Paint, deleting the file is simple. Close the Paint application and select "Don't Save" when prompted. This will ensure that your unsaved work is discarded.
Deleting Saved Files
To delete a file that has already been saved in Paint, you must first locate the file. Go to the location where the file is saved, right-click on the filename, and choose "Delete" from the context menu. This will send the file to the Recycle Bin, where it can be permanently deleted later.
Another method to delete saved files is to use the File Explorer. Open File Explorer and locate the file you wish to delete. Left-click on the file to highlight it, click on the "File" menu, and then select "Delete". Again, this will move the file to the Recycle Bin for confirmed deletion later.
Deleting Recent Files
You can also delete recently opened files directly from Paint. Press the Windows key + E to open the File Explorer. On the left pane, you will see a list of recent documents. Locate the file you wish to delete and click on it. At the bottom of the picture, you will see a trash can icon. Click on this icon to delete the recent file.
Caution with Registry Edits
Some sources suggest using the Registry to delete files by modifying the "HKEY-current user/software/microsoft/windows/current version/Applets/paint/recent file list" entry. However, this method can be dangerous unless you are confident in your understanding of the Windows Registry and have backed up the Registry beforehand. It is generally recommended to avoid making changes to the Registry unless absolutely necessary.
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Using the 'Recent file list'
Deleting photos from the Recent File List in Paint requires editing the Windows Registry. This is because, unlike the Registry Editor, Paint does not offer the ability to delete images from within the application.
Before proceeding, it is recommended that you back up your entire Windows registry. This is because serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly.
To delete files from the Recent File List in Paint, first close Paint. Then, follow these steps:
- Press the Start button on your keyboard and type "regedit" (without quotes), then click OK.
- If prompted, type your administrator password or click "Allow".
- In the navigation pane, locate and expand the following registry subkey: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\Paint\Recent File List.
- On the right pane, you will see a list of the files you recently opened.
- CTRL-click the individual files you want to delete, or select them all if you want to clear the entire list.
- Right-click one of the highlighted files and select "Delete".
- When prompted to confirm the deletion, select "Yes".
- Exit the registry editor and restart your computer.
After completing these steps, the file(s) you deleted should no longer appear on your Recent File List in Paint.
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Locating files via File Explorer
To locate files via File Explorer, you can either use the Search function or navigate to the file's location manually.
Using the Search Function
- Open File Explorer by clicking on the File Explorer icon located in the taskbar or by clicking on the Start button and then clicking on File Explorer.
- Use the Search function at the top of the File Explorer window to find files by their names or contents.
Navigating to the File Location Manually
- Open File Explorer by clicking on the File Explorer icon located in the taskbar or by clicking on the Start button and then clicking on File Explorer.
- Navigate to the location of the file by using the left pane or the Address bar at the top of the File Explorer window.
- Click on the relevant folders in the left pane or the Address bar to view their subfolders.
- Continue navigating through the subfolders until you find the file you are looking for.
Once you have located the file via File Explorer, you can delete it by left-clicking on the file to highlight it, clicking on the File menu, selecting "Delete", and then selecting "OK".
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Deleting files through the Windows key
To delete a photo from Paint, you must first save the image file to a location on your computer. Once saved, you can navigate to that location, right-click on the file, and select 'Delete'. This will send the file to the Recycle Bin, where it can be permanently deleted later.
Now, onto deleting files using the Windows key. There are several methods to achieve this, each with its own set of steps:
Windows File Explorer
Press the Windows key on your keyboard to bring up the Start menu, and then select the File Explorer option. Alternatively, you can press the Windows key + E to directly open File Explorer. Locate the file you wish to delete, select it, and press the Delete key on your keyboard. If you wish to delete multiple files at once, press and hold the CTRL key while selecting the files, then press Delete.
Command Prompt (CMD)
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type "cmd" and then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to launch the Command Prompt with administrator privileges. Use the "cd" command to navigate to the folder containing the files you want to delete. To permanently delete the files, type "del /f /q", followed by the filename in quotes. For example, "del /f /q "filename.txt".
Cipher Tool
Follow the same initial steps as above to open the Command Prompt with administrator privileges. Navigate to the folder containing the files you want to delete. Then, use the Cipher command to permanently erase the files by typing "cipher /w:filename.txt", replacing "filename.txt" with the actual filename.
PowerShell
Press the Windows key + R, type "powershell", and press Enter. Use the "Set-Location" command followed by the path to the folder containing the files, such as "Set-Location "C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents". Permanently delete the files using the Remove-Item command by typing "Remove-Item -Path 'filename.txt' -Recurse", replacing "filename.txt" with the actual filename.
These methods provide various ways to delete files through the Windows key, ensuring that sensitive information is protected and unrecoverable.
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Frequently asked questions
If you haven't saved the photo yet, simply close Paint without saving, and the photo will be gone.
Right-click on the filename and choose 'Delete' from the context menu.
Find the file through File Explorer, left-click to highlight it, click on the File menu, select "Delete", and then select OK.
Press the Windows key + E. On the left pane, you can see the recent documents and delete those files.
The photo is likely stored in the clipboard, which is not viewable in Windows 7. Pasting recopies the item from the clipboard back into Paint. Try clearing the clipboard.
