Windows 10: can't delete AVI file

I recently exported a few uncompressed AVI files from premiere pro and realised I couldn't properly play the, as a result, I tried to delete them with no success. I even used the command prompt to try to delete it and that won't work. there taking up lots of space on my hard drive so any help would be appreciated.

thanks

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Play an incomplete avi file?

divfix might be able to help, if not, and VLC and the other suggestions don't work it might just be impossible for your files. Are you sure they're avi files for example, check them out with g-spot. Sometimes funny people rename rar files to avi and such.

 

File explorer freezes and Movie maker will not import .avi files

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Community, I understand your concern and we will try to assist you in the best way we can.

With respect to the issue related to File Explorer, I suggest that you perform the steps mentioned below and check if it still freezes.

• Go to task manager. (To open press ctrl+alt+delete)
• Click on Details, select explorer.exe
  and click End Task.
• Go to file, located on the top left corner of task manager and select
  Run New Task
• Type explorer.exe and click on OK.

With respect to the issue with Movie Maker, I would like you to provide the information stated below:

Did you receive the .avi file or is it locally stored in your system?

I would suggest that you try to import the file to another software similar to Movie Maker so that we can know if the issue is with the file or the program itself. Also try to import another .avi file and check if you get the same error message

Your reply is very important to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

 

.AVI video files - unsupported

Hi,

The .AVI file format is listed as one of the supported video formats in Movies & TV. We need to gather more information for us know why you're unable to play .AVI video files using the Microsoft Movies & TV app. Please provide the answers to the questions
below:

• Just to clarify, can you play other .AVI video files?
• Does the error message also occur when playing your .AVI videos using Windows Media Player?
• Aside from your .AVI files, can you still play other videos that has a different file format?
• Have you accessed the Properties of your video files to see if they are set to .AVI file format?
  

It is possible that there is an issue with the settings of Movies & TV. This can be the reason why you're unable to play your .AVI files. We recommend running the
Windows Store app troubleshooter. The troubleshooter usually resolved common Windows Store apps issues
and it will also show you what is causing the error.

We hope to hear from you soon.