Windows 10: 0x80004005 Unspecified error - Cannot erase file on USB Memory Stick

I don't know how this file got on to my USB Memory Stick. According to file properties, the size of the file is 52.5 GB. I want to erase this file but keep getting 0x80004005 Unspecified error message. I use Windows 10.

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An unexpected error is keeping from deleting a specific folder

Hi Ayesh,

The error 0x80004005: Unspecified error occurs when a user cannot access Shared folders, Drives or Virtual Machines. To help resolve the issue, refer to the answer of
Prabhavathi Patil in this thread that was found helpful
in resolving a similar issue.

If you need further assistance, let us know.

 

0x80004005: Unspecified error during unzipping

I am trying to unzip the file, But it showing the error that 0x80004005: Unspecified error. That file working on other PC. I am using Windows 10.

 

Hi m99dotca. Welcome to the TenForums @m99dotca

Have you copied off files you want to keep?

Then you could try a full format.

If that doesn't work you could try diskpart.

Ken

 

That means "permission denied". Right click the file and choose Properties. Is the file marked Read Only? If so uncheck the Read Only box.
You can also take ownership of the file to delete it. Take ownership of files and get full access in Windows 10
Or, as has been said, If all else fails, you can copy any other files you want to keep and Format the drive.
Press the Windows key +X choose Command Prompt (as admin)
In the Elevated Command Prompt, Type Diskpart and press enter.
At this prompt type
List Disk and press enter.
using the # next to the flash drive type
Select Disk (disk #) and press enter
The disk will now be selected, type
Clean, press Enter, be sure to select the correct drive as this will wipe the drive.
Now go to Disk Management and create a New Simple Volume for the flash drive and Format it.