Windows 10: Weird file that cannot be deleted

Discus and support Weird file that cannot be deleted in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi. I installed Linux lite in Oracle VBox a few weeks ago. Yesterday, I found this folder named 'LinuxLite' on my games drive. The folder contains an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Vadim6996, Feb 13, 2021.

  1. /U/VADIM6996
    /u/Vadim6996 Win User

    Weird file that cannot be deleted


    Hi. I installed Linux lite in Oracle VBox a few weeks ago. Yesterday, I found this folder named 'LinuxLite' on my games drive. The folder contains an similarly named .webm video. It's a 18 seconds long video of the installation. It has 177 kB. I didn't create that. Neither the video nor the folder can be deleted. I already uninstalled VBox, which didn't help. How do I get rid of this file?

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    /u/Vadim6996, Feb 13, 2021
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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, Feb 13, 2021
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  3. ALDEN REY
    Alden Rey Win User
    deleting hard drive files

    Hi,

    May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
    perform the task:

    • Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
    • Choose the files to delete
    • Click on "Clean up system files"
    • Click on Ok

    For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Feb 13, 2021
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  4. MOHANC
    MohanC Win User

    Weird file that cannot be deleted

    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, Feb 13, 2021
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