Windows 10: Can't delete a desktop file with any methods suggested online.

Discus and support Can't delete a desktop file with any methods suggested online. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I downloaded a .webp image to my desktop to manipulate in an older version of Photoshop. That particular PS version doesn't recognize the webp format... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by 3 Finger Pete, Sep 30, 2022.

  1. Can't delete a desktop file with any methods suggested online.


    I downloaded a .webp image to my desktop to manipulate in an older version of Photoshop. That particular PS version doesn't recognize the webp format so I tried deleting the file. To my consternation I can't delete the file. I can move the file around my desktop with no problem but I cannot drop it into the recycle bin. I've tried all the techniques suggested online with no success. I can't force delete. I've tried in safe mode with no luck.Nor can I alter the file in any way. I can't change the file name, which presently is 240 characters of gibberish. When I try to change just the file

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    3 Finger Pete, Sep 30, 2022
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  2. 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, Sep 30, 2022
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  3. Try3 Win User
    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
     
  4. Can't delete a desktop file with any methods suggested online.

    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, Sep 30, 2022
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