How to Delete Undeletable Files & Folders in Windows 10/8/7

Undeletable files are generally spyware, malware, adware, or Trojan files. They are also normal files that are currently being used by the system and hence prevent them from being deleted. How do you know if the files are undeletable? The following messages are the signs of the undeletable, and also show the reasons.

- Cannot delete file: Access is denied.
- The file or folder is open in another program or user.
- The source or destination of the file may be in use.
- There has been a sharing violation.
- Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is currently not in use.

Once you get these messages, files can’t be deleted by simply pressing the Delete button, no matter how many times you try. That's why you have to force delete the files and folders. How do I force delete a file and folder? In this video we will discuss about How to Delete Undeletable Files & Folders in Windows 10/8/7.

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[abhaytank]

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[yopstut]

When I go to CPU and search the file name it doesn't show any files running .
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[Macsorn_]

I installed Forza 5 on the system two nights ago

Then the setup file was left on my system
The size of the file was 127 GB

I tried to delete it, no matter what I did, it didn't work

I spent almost 4-5 hours trying to find a solution to delete it

I tried almost 10 methods

I restarted the system with an unpleasant feeling

I went to try again

And the file was deleted. Your video saved me from being completely hurt. Thank you❤️

[SabellinaJasonCloydM.-xqhm]

what if the location I want to delete is in my disk D where my important files located Can I delete that? what is the assurance that my files will not be part of the deleted items.

[slimeysnail]

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[abusufi]

thank you so much it really worked in the first solution itself the second is very rare but anyway it really helped me thank you so much

[SmolCat]

im still cannot delete the file. it said file open in another program :(

[shortclipsfy]

OMG! It worked! Thank you! I tried the second one.

[beluwuga]

I couldnt remove it. Even with Admin prompt. It even said that its open in another process (which it isnt) (I checked)