Windows 10: How do I delete a file that refuses to delete

Discus and support How do I delete a file that refuses to delete in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I tried to delete this dumb game called March of empires war of lords and everytime I try it wants the administrators permission I am logged in o that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/tf2andsot, Nov 17, 2019.

  1. /U/TF2ANDSOT
    /u/tf2andsot Win User

    How do I delete a file that refuses to delete


    I tried to delete this dumb game called March of empires war of lords and everytime I try it wants the administrators permission I am logged in o that account.

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    /u/tf2andsot, Nov 17, 2019
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  2. MICROPAGE7
    micropage7 Win User

    win 7 need perm to delete files

    or your files are accessed by other apps so it refuse when you delete it
     
    micropage7, Nov 17, 2019
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  3. MACBETH
    macbeth Win User
    Cannot delete files in Temp

    There are a few files that i cant delete in
    C:\Documents and Settings\1st User\Local Settings\Temp
    which are ~DF567B.tmp, ~DFB71E.tmp, ~ROMFN_000007A8 and Perflib_Perfdata_7a8.dat. And some times there are a few more.
    What are these files and why cant they be deleted?
     
    macbeth, Nov 17, 2019
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  4. ACHILLES1600
    Achilles1600 Win User

    How do I delete a file that refuses to delete

    question on how to permanently delete files?

    Can some one tell me how to permanently delete files that i delete from the recycle bin.?
     
    Achilles1600, Nov 17, 2019
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