Windows 10: Delete unwanted files

Discus and support Delete unwanted files in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a long history of many files of one subject that I would like to clean up. I have done a search and get a long list of resulting files. Opening... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Jess2w, Jul 13, 2019.

  1. JESS2W
    Jess2w Win User

    Delete unwanted files


    I have a long history of many files of one subject that I would like to clean up. I have done a search and get a long list of resulting files. Opening a file on this list to determine current relevancy results in a search redo of the list.


    How can I save the original search list, and use it to open an individual file to determine save or delete without automatic redoing the search each time I return to the original list?

    :)
     
    Jess2w, Jul 13, 2019
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  2. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    Cannot delete Windows Apps files


    Suggested options for undeletable items:
    1. Delete when Windows is not running
    a. from a command prompt via SHIFT + left click Restart and navigate to a command prompt
    - if you are very confident in using it.
    b. boot your system from a boot disk such as Kyhi's availabel from the top of the Software and Apps section. Familiar file explorer

    2. Use a 3rd party utility which can be set to delete on reboot (outside Windows).
    e.g.
    EMCO Moveonboot
    Fileassassin (files only)

    Note: radical steps to remove all those saves relatively little space.
    Much safer to use the tutorials here to remove unwanted apps using Powershell.
     
    dalchina, Jul 13, 2019
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  3. ALDEN REY
    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, Jul 13, 2019
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  4. MOHANC
    MohanC Win User

    Delete unwanted files

    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, Jul 13, 2019
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