Windows 10: pdf file on desktop cannot be deleted weird file name

Discus and support pdf file on desktop cannot be deleted weird file name in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi there, I downloaded this pdf and I can't open it, delete it, or edit it at all. It just sits there. The file name is wrong too since it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by kaaamo, Mar 23, 2020.

  1. KAAAMO
    kaaamo Win User

    pdf file on desktop cannot be deleted weird file name


    Hi there,


    I downloaded this pdf and I can't open it, delete it, or edit it at all. It just sits there.


    The file name is wrong too since it contains characters like - or $ etc, but somehow it got saved on desktop. I have tried to use the cmd method but it returns "System cannot find the path specified".


    Does anybody know how to solve this problem? Much appreciated!! Thanks.



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    kaaamo, Mar 23, 2020
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  2. REBO&ZOOTY
    Rebo&Zooty Win User

    Cant Delete Files From Desktop

    Well, ran into a weird bug with vista, for some reason i cant delete files from desktop, this normaly happens to .exe files, the ONLY fix seems to be to KILL explorer.exe, and delete the file, then restat explorer, anybody got any idea why this happens?
     
    Rebo&Zooty, Mar 23, 2020
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  3. MOHANC
    MohanC Win User
    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, Mar 23, 2020
    #3
  4. BRIANNOLASTNAME
    BrianNoLastName Win User

    pdf file on desktop cannot be deleted weird file name

    Can't delete PDF file from Win 10 desktop with a long file name

    I created a file using a pdf printer and saved the it to my desktop.

    The file appears on the desktop; however, I can't do anything with it. I can't open it, delete it, change its name or anything else.

    I want to delete it.

    I've tried right click and then delete, shift delete, using File Explorer to delete it, using the "cmd" function to try to delete it, looked for a short name (none present) and used PowerShell and nothing works. I've rebooted several times, but that doesn't
    seem to do anything.

    The file name is: "ReporterMcCabe on Twitter_ _The ring seems to confirm that one of those killed was Qassim Soleimani, the leader of the Iranian Quds forces. It would not surprise me if the mullahs are grateful to have Soleimani out of the way. He built
    the box in whic.pdf"

    Stored and appearing as a PDF file on my desktop.

    How do I delete this file?
     
    BrianNoLastName, Mar 23, 2020
    #4
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