Windows 10: Changed file type... Now I can't delete said file.

Discus and support Changed file type... Now I can't delete said file. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello,So here's a weird one that surprised me. I was trying to make a resource pack for Minecraft, but in doing so I downloaded a sound effect file and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Ash Bro, Jan 31, 2022.

  1. Ash Bro Win User

    Changed file type... Now I can't delete said file.


    Hello,So here's a weird one that surprised me. I was trying to make a resource pack for Minecraft, but in doing so I downloaded a sound effect file and foolishly changed the sound type from .mp3 to .ogg without doing so with a sound editor like audacity.Now, the file is bugged, as in... I can't move it, and it can't be deleted, I can play the file, but doing anything else with it? Impossible. It will crash in Audacity if i try to export it, it'll crash file explorer if I try to do other stuffIf I try to delete it, either via the del key or right clicking it which will get eternally stuck tryi

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    Ash Bro, Jan 31, 2022
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  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, Jan 31, 2022
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  3. NinjaNife Win User
    BAT File That Deletes Files Below Specific Size

    I am wondering how to make a bat file that can delete all files below a certain size (in this case 10kb). I have a folder on my server that has game screenshots in it (taken by Punkbuster) and need to sort out the good shots from the bad, and figure this is easier than manually deleting thousands of files.. The "bad" shots (blanks with failed renders) range in size from 4kb-8kb, so the bat file can delete anything lower than 10kb with no issues. Is this possible, and if so how do I make one? Thanks for your help.


    *EDIT*
    I have found a bat file that can delete specific types/sizes, but it only allows you to delete file sizes of 0kb (empty text documents and such), and replacing the "0" with "10" or any other number hasn't worked for me so far.
     
    NinjaNife, Jan 31, 2022
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  4. Ferdz Amp Win User

    Changed file type... Now I can't delete said file.

    Unable to delete temporary files

    Hi Sumit,

    Looks like you are running out of storage space, let's walk you through the steps of running
    Disc cleanup for your Windows 10 device.

    To delete temporary files, kindly follow these steps:

    • Press the Windows key to launch the Start menu.
    • Type in Disc cleanup and press Enter.
    • Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
    • Select OK.

    If you need to free up more space, you can also delete system files:

    • Press the Windows key to launch the Start menu.
    • Type in Disc cleanup and press Enter.
    • In Disk cleanup, select Clean up system files.
    • Select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
    • Select OK.

    If the suggestions above didn't work, feel free to post back so we can further troubleshoot.
     
    Ferdz Amp, Jan 31, 2022
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