Windows 10: Reappearing Files

Discus and support Reappearing Files in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So I’ve got some files that absolutely refuse to be deleted. I put them in the bin, and permanently delete them, and they’re back in the same folder... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/dinocat2, Mar 17, 2021.

  1. Reappearing Files


    So I’ve got some files that absolutely refuse to be deleted. I put them in the bin, and permanently delete them, and they’re back in the same folder very quickly. I looked it up and apparently a file shredder will work? Is there an agreed “best” free file shredder? I tried using cmd but I couldn’t get it to work

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    /u/dinocat2, Mar 17, 2021
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  2. Reappearing files I deleted

    Hi Aleander,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    We understand how you feel about the situation. We're sorry for the trouble.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to delete the folder and check if it's reappear.


      • Open the Command prompt with admin (Windows +x and select Command prompt).

      • In the command prompt, type the command below and press enter.

        NOTE: Substitute
        Full Path of Folder within quotes below with your folder's full path within quotes instead.

        RD /S /Q "Full Path of Folder".

      • The folder should now be deleted.

      • Close the command prompt.
    Please reply to us with the status of the issue and check if it helps.

    Thanks.
     
    Anil Madishetty, Mar 17, 2021
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  3. Reappearing deleted files

    Under what circumstances do the files reappear?

    • After a reboot?
    • At a fixed time?
    • When you do something specific?
    • At random?
     
    Frederik Long, Mar 17, 2021
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  4. Junaid_A Win User

    Reappearing Files

    Deleted folder keeps reappearing when I open a program

    Hi Mayzhin,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.



    You may not be able to completely delete a file/ folder if it is being used. I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps listed in
    resolve folder reappearing after deletion and check
    if it works.



    You may also go through repair Windows file and folder
    problems
    and check.





    Hope it helps.
     
    Junaid_A, Mar 17, 2021
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