Windows 10: I can't delete or copy any files

Discus and support I can't delete or copy any files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've been trying to copy or delete photos or files by right clicking and selecting the usual 'delete' or 'copy'. However when I select the copy or... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Emma ELF, Sep 8, 2020.

  1. Emma ELF Win User

    I can't delete or copy any files


    I've been trying to copy or delete photos or files by right clicking and selecting the usual 'delete' or 'copy'. However when I select the copy or delete, my laptop freezes for a second and kicks me out of the folder and takes me back to the desktop screen. Other times all I have to do is simply right click and I'm kicked out and back to the desktop. Is there a reason that it's doing this?

    :)
     
    Emma ELF, Sep 8, 2020
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  2. temp02 Win User

    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
    You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one
     
    temp02, Sep 8, 2020
    #2
  3. Wozzer Win User
    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.
     
    Wozzer, Sep 8, 2020
    #3
  4. MohanC Win User

    I can't delete or copy any files

    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Sep 8, 2020
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