# Working with Multiple File Delete

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-multiple-file-operation/delete/working-with-bulk-delete/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-multiple-file-operation/delete/working-with-bulk-delete/)
Product: Virto Multiple File Operation
Updated: 2026-08-12


Choose the files you want to delete by hovering over them and clicking the checkmark. Then, click the "Delete" icon on the upper menu.

![Selected files in a SharePoint library with the Delete icon on the Virto Multiple File Operations menu](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/delete-1024x399.png)

When the Delete window appears over your document library, review your selections and click "Delete" in the upper-left.

![Virto bulk Delete window showing selected files for review with the Delete button in the upper-left](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/delete-2-1024x399.png)

A confirmation window will appear. Click "OK" to confirm the deletion.

![Confirmation dialog prompting OK to confirm the bulk file deletion](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/3delete-1.png)

You will see the log data for the deleted files.

![Log data report listing the files removed by Virto Multiple File Delete](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/delete-3.png)

The files you've deleted can be found in the Recycle Bin. Simply click "Recycle Bin" in the left-hand menu.

![Recycle Bin link in the SharePoint left-hand menu where deleted files can be found](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/recycle-1024x399.png)

If you want to restore deleted files, tick these items, then choose "Restore Selection" on the ribbon.

![Selected items in the Recycle Bin with the Restore Selection button on the ribbon](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/restore-1024x399.png)

If you'd like to permanently delete items, check the "Permanent delete" box in the upper right corner of the Delete window.

![Virto bulk Delete window with the Permanent delete checkbox enabled in the upper-right corner](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/delete-4-1024x399.png)

After the items are permanently deleted, you will see a report of the deleted files.

![Report listing the files that were permanently deleted by Virto Multiple File Delete](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/delete-5-1.png)