Windows 10: Cannot delete a file in one of my harddrives

Discus and support Cannot delete a file in one of my harddrives in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; there is a file that says it is not accessible. the directory name is invalid how can I delete this file windows 11.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by bigraysenior, Jun 22, 2022.

  1. BIGRAYSENIOR
    bigraysenior Win User

    Cannot delete a file in one of my harddrives


    there is a file that says it is not accessible. the directory name is invalid how can I delete this file windows 11.

    :)
     
    bigraysenior, Jun 22, 2022
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  2. INFOCUS
    infocus Win User

    Best gaming harddrive Sugestion ???

    Seagate states on their 750gb,32mb cache harddrive that the best application is video surveillance.(liquor stores,how very sad and completly overpriced for the amount of problems they have).Yet Passmark lists this near the top of their harddrive page.Any one have a suggestion for something that will last.(maybe samsung???)
    Also I was considering a Raidmax hybrid 2 sli 630w powersupply.Any thoughts on Raidmax??
     
    infocus, Jun 22, 2022
    #2
  3. ALDEN REY
    Alden Rey Win User
    deleting hard drive files

    Hi,

    May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
    perform the task:

    • Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
    • Choose the files to delete
    • Click on "Clean up system files"
    • Click on Ok

    For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Jun 22, 2022
    #3
  4. MOHANC
    MohanC Win User

    Cannot delete a file in one of my harddrives

    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, Jun 22, 2022
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