Windows 10: Delete unwanted files from desktop

Discus and support Delete unwanted files from desktop in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I just completely rebuilt my Windows 10 Pro system. After copying over my necessary files and folder links, I've got a bunch of files I can't get rid... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by RogerBlair1, Oct 8, 2024.

  1. Delete unwanted files from desktop


    I just completely rebuilt my Windows 10 Pro system. After copying over my necessary files and folder links, I've got a bunch of files I can't get rid of mainly old links to folders that got copied over accidentally. I can't drag them to the recycle bin, and I can't get rid of them through my OneDrive backup. How do I clean up this mess? Wiping it clean and starting over is an acceptable option.

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    RogerBlair1, Oct 8, 2024
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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, Oct 8, 2024
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  3. 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, Oct 8, 2024
    #3
  4. Nikhar_K Win User

    Delete unwanted files from desktop

    Delete unwanted files

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    For better clarity, please help us with the details requested below:



    • When you say, “SYSTEM DRIVE” are you referring to System Reserved Partition or the drive where windows is installed?
    • Which unwanted files are you referring?


    If you are running out of space on your computer, you may want to refer the suggestions mentioned in the article

    Free up drive space in Windows 10
    .



    Please reply with more information to assist you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Oct 8, 2024
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