Windows 10: Windows Explorer - cannot delete files

Discus and support Windows Explorer - cannot delete files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Windows explorer does not respond to pressing the Delete button with the subject file highlighted. Also, the command buttons "Recycle" and "Permanently... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MCTusc, Jun 26, 2019.

  1. MCTUSC
    MCTusc Win User

    Windows Explorer - cannot delete files


    Windows explorer does not respond to pressing the Delete button with the subject file highlighted. Also, the command buttons "Recycle" and "Permanently delete" do not work. I have to use powershell to delete any files. Please advise.

    :)
     
    MCTusc, Jun 26, 2019
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jun 26, 2019
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  3. FRICK
    Frick Win User
    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    I don't use Internet Explorer, I meant the thing where you can look at files etc. Hotkey Windows+E. Maybe it's the wrong name in english though. *Stick Out Tongue Windows Explorer - cannot delete files :p
     
    Frick, Jun 26, 2019
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  4. GENO368
    geno368 Win User

    Windows Explorer - cannot delete files

    Some files listed in Windows Explorer are blue font

    I seem to have run out of room on a Windows XP Pro system. I tried to defrag but don't have but 7% room available. I looked in Windows Explorer to try to find some huge files that might be corrupt and I see a few that are listed in blue. What does that mean? I have not compressed anything on purpose. Thanks
     
    geno368, Jun 26, 2019
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