Sometimes users need to delete a file or folder from their hard drive or removable media. Usually, it is enough to mark the file and press the Delete key, or right-click on the file name and select “Delete” from the context menu. However, standard tools do not always work.
Instructions
Step 1
The file may be occupied by a process that is currently running on the computer. In this case, the system displays a message like: “Unable to delete file (folder). No access . Try closing all open folders and programs and try again.
Step 2
If the message repeats, right-click on the taskbar (blue bar in the bottom line of the screen) and launch the "Task Manager" from the context menu. Open the Processes tab and look carefully to see if a process with the name of the file you are trying to delete is running. Check this process and click End Process. After a warning from the system, confirm the completion of the process and then try to delete the file again. If the attempt is unsuccessful, restart the computer (this will close all running programs) and try again to delete the file using standard tools.
Step 3
An executable file that cannot be removed may turn out to be a virus program. Log in in safe mode. To do this, after turning on the computer, press the F8 key until the boot mode selection menu appears. Select the top item "Safe Mode" and after loading Windows, try to delete the file using standard methods.
Step 4
You can use the free Unlocker program to delete files. Download it from the manufacturer's website and run it. During the installation process, carefully read what exactly you are offered to install. On the first screen, uncheck the box next to "I accept the terms of the license agreement with Hamster Free Zip Archiver" if you do not need an archiver from this developer, and click Next. On the next screen you will be prompted to install the SpeedUpMyPC program. Uncheck the box if you do not think it is necessary to do this, and click "Refuse".
Step 5
In the language installation window, select Russian. When installing the Unlocker program, if you consider yourself an advanced user, choose the Advanced method, but uncheck the boxes next to Install Delta Toolbar - later it will be very difficult for you to get rid of this program.
Step 6
Now, to delete a file, right-click on it and select Unlocker. The program will prompt you to select an action from the list: “No action; Delete; Rename; Move ". Apply "Remove".
