Windows 10: File can't delete on HDD..?

Discus and support File can't delete on HDD..? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi All I have few files on my Toshiba ext. HDD that don't seem to able to delete .. Any ideas..? I have signed out , restart tha laptop .. Thanks... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by RonCFL, Nov 13, 2018.

  1. RONCFL
    RonCFL Win User

    File can't delete on HDD..?


    Hi All
    I have few files on my Toshiba ext. HDD that don't seem to able to delete ..
    Any ideas..?
    I have signed out , restart tha laptop ..
    Thanks



    File can't delete on HDD..? [​IMG]


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    RonCFL, Nov 13, 2018
    #1
  2. UBERN00B
    UbErN00b Win User

    Need suggestions to recover deleted data from HDD

    As is my username I was a bit of a big n00b this morning, installing a fresh Win8 and accidentally deleted my downloads HDD instead of my SSD, don't ask, I was hungover is all I can think.

    It hasn't been formatted or touched since I pressed delete so am hopeful I can recover most of the files, any suggestions for software to do so?
     
    UbErN00b, Nov 13, 2018
    #2
  3. KEM MON
    Kem Mon Win User
    unlock hdd

    Hi Johan,

    It is possible that your
    HDD was unreadable
    causing the error message to appear. We recommend that you perform these troubleshooting steps and check if there are any changes:


    • Shutdown
      your
      PC.

    • Unhooked
      the
      HDD
      and
      turn on
      your
      PC.

    • Reconnect
      your
      HDD
      and
      restart
      your
      PC.

    If the issue persists, we suggest that you contact your
    laptop/computer's manufacturer
    for further assistance.

    Update us on how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Nov 13, 2018
    #3
  4. ALDEN REY
    Alden Rey Win User

    File can't delete on HDD..?

    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, Nov 13, 2018
    #4
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