Windows 10: Windows will not allow me to delete a file

Discus and support Windows will not allow me to delete a file in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have recently started having trouble deleting files from my desktop and folders. I am given a similar error message regarding permissions when I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by sebsti, Oct 29, 2020.

  1. SEBSTI
    sebsti Win User

    Windows will not allow me to delete a file


    I have recently started having trouble deleting files from my desktop and folders. I am given a similar error message regarding permissions when I attempt to save a document from Word or Excel. I am notified that I require administrator privilege in order to modify the document. I am logged into the admin account on my computer, I have checked this already. I have also gone into file properties > security and made sure the accounts I am using are granted all necessary permissions for this file.

    Windows will not allow me to delete a file c2272248-6228-4a68-a770-84b613d5d7a8?upload=true.png

    When I click continue, I get:

    Windows will not allow me to delete a file a8b19af2-2a25-4036-a91e-9c293f26299f?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    sebsti, Oct 29, 2020
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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, Oct 29, 2020
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  3. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User
    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Windows will not allow me to delete a file ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Oct 29, 2020
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  4. ALDEN REY
    Alden Rey Win User

    Windows will not allow me to delete a file

    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, Oct 29, 2020
    #4
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