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Files can't be deleted - what to do?

  • Nov 13, 2025
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Some files under Windows you can not delete, it can be pretty annoying. We will show you how to solve the Problem.

Files can not delete, not as yet

Windows can't delete a file, it is used currently by the System or a program.
  • To use, simply connect the controller program, or in case of doubt, just all open programs.
  • The program is already closed, it has hung up any way. You can open the task Manager and end the process of the program.
  • Also if that doesn't help the file at the latest after a reboot or logoff of Windows deleted.
  • Windows should lock the file in General, for deletion, it often has a good reason. With the free Tool FileASSASSIN or Unlocker you can use the file to delete.
The file can not be deleted

Video guide: how to format hard drive

You do not want to delete only individual files that we show you in our Video how to format the complete hard disk.
As you locked files with Unlocker delete, we will show you in the next tip.

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