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Discus and support Cannot delete files in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I bought a new pc pre-loaded with windows 10. I transferred files from my old pc which ran windows 7. I find that I cannot delete files from my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by handyman_vito, Dec 31, 2019.

  1. Cannot delete files in Windows 10


    I bought a new pc pre-loaded with windows 10. I transferred files from my old pc which ran windows 7. I find that I cannot delete files from my desktop or in explorer. I hit delete button or right click and hit delete, but nothing happens. No error, nothing. If I rename the file by deleting the last character, I can then delete it but get this message. Is there something I can do to not have to follow this tedious process? Very frustrating. Thanks


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    handyman_vito, Dec 31, 2019
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Dec 31, 2019
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  3. 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, Dec 31, 2019
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  4. Tintai Win User

    Cannot delete files in Windows 10

    I deleted $Windows~.BT folder that was propably Windows 10 files. How to recover?

    Hello,

    So about two weeks ago I deleted a $Windows~.BT folder (through the cmd). Now I know that was Windows 10 files ready for install.

    How can I download it again? I'm sure I need to reinstall some update. But which?

    Tintai
     
    Tintai, Dec 31, 2019
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