Windows 10: deleting/no moving/no running unwanted files

I have Win 10 Pro and I would like to run unwanted files. I cannot transfer from my USB key. I am getting the error 0x800700E1. My protection is turned off and I dont have any Antivirus software, I turned off Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Windows defender, Firefall. Thank you

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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

 

Error: This Process Cannot Be Completed The File Is Open In Windows Explorer when deleting/moving a video file

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We appreciate your effort on this. We understand that when you are trying to delete or move some video files, you get an error, we will look into this for you. However, we would like to know if the issue occurs while deleting/moving any other file.



We would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below and check if that helps:



Method 1: Close all background applications



We would suggest you to check if the file that you are trying to delete/move is open in background. If the file is open, close the file and then try deleting/moving it.



Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open
Task Manager and look for the applications that you are not using while deleting/moving the file. Right click on them and select
End Task.



Method 2: Turn off File preview in File Explorer



We can try turning off File preview in File Explorer and check if that helps in resolving the issue. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
2. Type control folders and click on
   OK.
   
3. Click on View tab.
   
4. Now, select the checkbox for Always show icons, never thumbnails.
   
5. Click on OK.
   

Method 3: Safe Mode



If Turning off File preview doesn’t help, I would suggest you to boot the computer into Safe Mode and check if you are able to delete/move the file. Refer the steps mentioned in the article

Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10.



Let us know the results.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Problem with unwanted folder deletion

I have a rather large HDD with multiple directories and sub-directories. I've recently discovered that each of these directories contains an unwanted .metadata folder, which itself contains a number of unwanted files. I'd like to delete all these .metadata folders and their contents (all identical) in one fell swoop, rather than have to laboriously wade through maybe 300 separate directories to delete them individually.

Suggestions?