Windows 10: Cannot delete a file on new laptop

Discus and support Cannot delete a file on new laptop in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, I recently got a new laptop and made a new Microsoft account. I saved and image to my computer on File Explorer. I cannot delete it, when I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by SaraNinh, Feb 5, 2021.

  1. SaraNinh Win User

    Cannot delete a file on new laptop


    Hello, I recently got a new laptop and made a new Microsoft account. I saved and image to my computer on File Explorer. I cannot delete it, when I select the image, the delete button is gray, and I cannot select it. Like this: Cannot delete a file on new laptop 8c06eb2f-eb25-4dc2-a0e4-635c3f1280ad?upload=true.png By the way, I also cannot delete this image.

    :)
     
    SaraNinh, Feb 5, 2021
    #1
  2. 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, Feb 5, 2021
    #2
  3. Arun B J Win User
    Changing administrator for new windows 10 laptop

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    To change the Account type follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on change your account type.

    • Select standard account.

    To delete the account follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on Manage other Account.

    • Select the user account.

    • Click on Delete the account.

    To create the new user account follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on Manage other Account.

    • Click on Add A new user in PC setting.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Feb 5, 2021
    #3
  4. M3cael Win User

    Cannot delete a file on new laptop

    Only write one number to log file and delete old ones?

    Hey,

    I'm trying to have some software read from a .text file a number (GPU Temp) but the software will only the first number in a list (Or the first anything)

    Is there a way to have to log file delete the previous entries and write the new number in it's place without any headers?


    EDIT:

    Sorry I'll try again.

    I have some webcam software that can read a number (or whatever) from a text file and then it displays the number as an overlay.

    See here: http://10.244.193.13:8081/

    I was trying to use GPU-z to do this but as it logs as a list the webcam software can't update properly (also it reads the headings of the file and displays them instead)

    Is there anyway to alter the logging to only output just the number (GPU Temp) and to delete the old numbers so the new value is the only value in the file.
     
    M3cael, Feb 5, 2021
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