Windows 10: A file on my desktop cannot be deleted because it does not exist?

Discus and support A file on my desktop cannot be deleted because it does not exist? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a file on my desktop that I cannot delete. I searched the internet but most info is from 2 or 3 years ago. I have tried the CMD routine but it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Sean M3, Jul 5, 2022.

  1. SEAN M3
    Sean M3 Win User

    A file on my desktop cannot be deleted because it does not exist?


    I have a file on my desktop that I cannot delete. I searched the internet but most info is from 2 or 3 years ago. I have tried the CMD routine but it shows it cant delete because file does not exist. It shows on my desktop. I tried to delete the icon cache but no luck. I have reset, I have started in safe mode and nothing seems to work. I have windows 11 but never had an issue like this with anything else. Nothing works in the properties as far as trying to hide or compress the file. Tried to place it in a folder to delete the folder but "File does not exist" LOL I know a song can be made out

    :)
     
    Sean M3, Jul 5, 2022
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  2. MOHANC
    MohanC Win User

    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Jul 5, 2022
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  3. REBO&ZOOTY
    Rebo&Zooty Win User
    Cant Delete Files From Desktop

    Well, ran into a weird bug with vista, for some reason i cant delete files from desktop, this normaly happens to .exe files, the ONLY fix seems to be to KILL explorer.exe, and delete the file, then restat explorer, anybody got any idea why this happens?
     
    Rebo&Zooty, Jul 5, 2022
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  4. TRY3
    Try3 Win User

    A file on my desktop cannot be deleted because it does not exist?

    Deleted icons stay on desktop (not in desktop folder)

    I can only suggest that you
    1 Add a list of steps you have already taken.
    2 Add a comment about restarting the computer. Do the deleted icons disappear then?
    2 Add a comment explaining if any Desktop items do delete correctly and whether or not there are any significant differences between those that do delete correctly and those that don't.
    3 Add a list of any OS tweaks you have done & any third-party OS-related utilities you have run.

    I assume you have already reinstalled your display driver.
    I don't see a Repair install as being relevant. Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials

    Denis
     
    Try3, Jul 5, 2022
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