Windows 10: Unable to delete downloaded file on desktop

Discus and support Unable to delete downloaded file on desktop in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; .txt file downloaded onto the desktop, but unable to be deleted or renamed. Think it was from a download via website that was aborted. Checked for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by SeleneN, Mar 31, 2019.

  1. SELENEN
    SeleneN Win User

    Unable to delete downloaded file on desktop


    .txt file downloaded onto the desktop, but unable to be deleted or renamed. Think it was from a download via website that was aborted.

    Checked for virus (negative), tried to delete based on location (negative), trying not to go for system restore just for this file, searched the community for tips (negative).


    Appreciate any advice. Thanks!

    :)
     
    SeleneN, Mar 31, 2019
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  2. 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 31, 2019
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  3. 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 31, 2019
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Unable to delete downloaded file on desktop

    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Mar 31, 2019
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