Windows 10: Unable to delete file for months and windows 10 doesn't see to detect the file

Discus and support Unable to delete file for months and windows 10 doesn't see to detect the file in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I exported a file on windows 10 with a file name that was at the character limit. I've named files at the character limit before, but this time I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by John Stuhlinger, Mar 22, 2022.

  1. Unable to delete file for months and windows 10 doesn't see to detect the file


    I exported a file on windows 10 with a file name that was at the character limit. I've named files at the character limit before, but this time I exported the file at the character limit. I have been unable to delete for months now. Clicking delete doesn't work. Trying to force delete it in command prompt doesn't work. Restarting and trying in safe mode doesn't work. It seems as though windows 10 doesn't even detect the file as whenever I try to delete it in command prompt, it says "The system cannot find the path specified."Honestly any help would be appreciated. It's been a real annoyance, b

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    John Stuhlinger, Mar 22, 2022
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  2. BetoLP Win User

    Windows doesn`t start. Authomatic repair doesn`t work.

    Thanks again!!

    I`m sorry I had not noticed that the text on the picture was in spanish. It says that windows has replaced some damaged clusters in "name" file and "directory". Then, at the end "an unspecified error occurred (75736e6a726e6c2e 4f6)".

    I`ll do it and I`ll be updating this thread when I have the report.

    - - - Updated - - -

    I ran SeaTools. These are the results:

    Unable to delete file for months and windows 10 doesn't see to detect the file [​IMG]


    Does it mean my HDD is useless?
     
    BetoLP, Mar 22, 2022
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  3. Ferdz Amp Win User
    Unable to delete temporary files

    Hi Sumit,

    Looks like you are running out of storage space, let's walk you through the steps of running
    Disc cleanup for your Windows 10 device.

    To delete temporary files, kindly follow these steps:

    • Press the Windows key to launch the Start menu.
    • Type in Disc cleanup and press Enter.
    • Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
    • Select OK.

    If you need to free up more space, you can also delete system files:

    • Press the Windows key to launch the Start menu.
    • Type in Disc cleanup and press Enter.
    • In Disk cleanup, select Clean up system files.
    • Select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
    • Select OK.

    If the suggestions above didn't work, feel free to post back so we can further troubleshoot.
     
    Ferdz Amp, Mar 22, 2022
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Unable to delete file for months and windows 10 doesn't see to detect the file

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 22, 2022
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