Windows 10: Exe's require a reboot to delete?

Every since a recent update this/last week I'm having issues with deleting exe's.

This is what happens. I delete the executable and it'll disappear from Windows Explorer. I close the window and re-open it and the file is back. However, not really. If I try to delete this file it tells me I need administrator permissions. If I give permission it tells me I need administrator permission, but this time only gives me the option to try again or cancel. If I reboot, the file is gone.

So it's deleted, but for some reason still shows itself. This only seems to happen with exe's. Also, I am deleting using Shift + Delete so that it deletes immediately and skips the Recycle Bin.

Another thing to note is if I launch the Command Prompt with administrator permissions it'll list the file in the folder. If I do del <file> it will tell me Access is denied.

The only way to get the file to actually disappear is to reboot. When I reboot it's gone, I don't need to delete it again.

Is there anything I can do to fix this?

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some .exe files hang


In the last 48 hours, some .exe files do not execute. If started from explorer, explorer hangs. No error messages. These files run on another Win 10 machine. Nothing obvious in the event viewer. I note that *.exe file cannot be deleted when the system is in this state. I must reboot to regain access to the .exe file. sfc /scannnow shows no errors.

Any suggestions?

 

Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


Suggestion:

1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
   x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
   NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.

 

Deleting contacts from Windows 10


When you say Windows Mail Live are you referring to Mail app or Windows Live Mail?

I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Open Windows Live Mail.
• Press Ctrl + 3 using your keyboard. Right-click on the contact to delete it if it is a single contact.
• Highlight all contacts by pressing Ctrl + A.
• Click Delete located on the Ribbon bar.
• Click OK when you see the message These contacts will also be deleted from Hotmail, Messenger, and other Windows Live services.

After following the steps above, all your contacts that you have manually added to your account will be deleted however, contacts coming from third-party sites such as Facebook will not be deleted unless you remove Facebook from your account.

For Mail app:

Open People app then delete the contact.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.