Windows 10: How to delete a file that does not exist?

Discus and support How to delete a file that does not exist? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I run Windows 11.I have a Roblox Player file that does not exist.When I go to my Apps & Features application, the file shows up, without a logo. I am... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by faith maglionico, Jul 15, 2023.

  1. How to delete a file that does not exist?


    I run Windows 11.I have a Roblox Player file that does not exist.When I go to my Apps & Features application, the file shows up, without a logo. I am unable to delete it, as when I try, I get this error."Windows cannot find 'C:\Program Files x86\Roblox\Versions\version-80dc2bc479d94569\RobloxPlayerLauncher.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again."When I go to where the file supposedly is, it's not there at all. I contacted Roblox Support a few months ago now and I haven't gotten any response. All I can think to do is find a way to delete the file. Any advice?

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    faith maglionico, Jul 15, 2023
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  2. Lots of Should-Be Non-existant Files

    thanks. i scrolled through the first 500ish and moved most to a remote directory. if that goes well for a while, i'll delete that directory and move on to the next 500ish in the list.

    theres no point in leaving those empty files right? the ones that contained data i actually looked through, but the rest i just selected them all and moved (soon to be deleted).
     
    swimdude0614, Jul 15, 2023
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  3. 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 15, 2023
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  4. stevednmc Win User

    How to delete a file that does not exist?

    Files in mediaplayer on W7

    I have some files listed on my windows media player library showing that are no longer on my hard drive. It will not let me delete them for some reason. Waht can I do to get rid of these? I right click, asksme if I want to delete when I click on delete, but nothing happens after that. Obviously the files cannot be accessed when the location no longer exists, any ideas?
     
    stevednmc, Jul 15, 2023
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