Windows 10: Can't delete a file from my desktop

Discus and support Can't delete a file from my desktop in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I downloaded a file from a tax website onto my desktop. The file was automatically labelled by the provider as follows:"1099 E-File, E-File 1099-MISC,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by PYANAGAWA, Apr 7, 2023.

  1. PYANAGAWA
    PYANAGAWA Win User

    Can't delete a file from my desktop


    I downloaded a file from a tax website onto my desktop. The file was automatically labelled by the provider as follows:"1099 E-File, E-File 1099-MISC, 1099-K Form Online, 1099-INT Form Online, 1099-DIV Form Online, 1042-S Form Online, 1099-A Form Online, 1099-B Form Online, 1099-C Form Online, 1099-S Form Online, 1099-R Form Online, 1099-PATR, 941 Form Online, 940 Form"The path and file name are so long that it exceeds the file name limitation of Windows. I cannot delete the file, nor can I rename it.The tax website vendor is no help, and says they cannot assist since it is a Windows issue and

    :)
     
    PYANAGAWA, Apr 7, 2023
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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, Apr 7, 2023
    #2
  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, Apr 7, 2023
    #3
  4. TRY3
    Try3 Win User

    Can't delete a file from my desktop

    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, Apr 7, 2023
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