Windows 10: Seeking Advice for Deleting a File that Won't Delete

Discus and support Seeking Advice for Deleting a File that Won't Delete in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Windows 10 Pro - Version 20H2 (OS Build 19042.928) Howdy Folks, I'm looking for the easiest way to delete a file that won't delete. FWIW: this is an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by jdUnionngarden, May 10, 2021.

  1. Seeking Advice for Deleting a File that Won't Delete


    Windows 10 Pro - Version 20H2 (OS Build 19042.928) Howdy Folks, I'm looking for the easiest way to delete a file that won't delete. FWIW: this is an instructional video I downloaded for a new software I purchased: PDFelement Video Extension: .mkv (apparently it only plays embedded in Wondershare's website) I've tried several methods with no luck. ... short of booting into Safe Mode or downloading special software just for this one issue. TIA to all who read this and to those who reply.

    :)
     
    jdUnionngarden, May 10, 2021
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  2. macbeth Win User

    Cannot delete files in Temp

    There are a few files that i cant delete in
    C:\Documents and Settings\1st User\Local Settings\Temp
    which are ~DF567B.tmp, ~DFB71E.tmp, ~ROMFN_000007A8 and Perflib_Perfdata_7a8.dat. And some times there are a few more.
    What are these files and why cant they be deleted?
     
    macbeth, May 10, 2021
    #2
  3. question on how to permanently delete files?

    Can some one tell me how to permanently delete files that i delete from the recycle bin.?
     
    Achilles1600, May 10, 2021
    #3
  4. Demos_sav Win User

    Seeking Advice for Deleting a File that Won't Delete

    Cannot delete files in Temp

    I have that same problem. But the file I want to delete contains viruses too. I tried everything you said but nothing works. Could you please send me the secure deleter you wrote?
     
    Demos_sav, May 10, 2021
    #4
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