Can't Delete A File or Folder in Windows 11? Force Delete It

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Can't Delete A File or Folder in Windows 11? Force Delete It
Having trouble deleting a file or folder on your windows 11 computer? don't worry, I will show you how to force delete a files and folders using command prompt, powershell and unlock-it. This will work on Windows 10, Windows 11 or any other version or windows.
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Command Prompt command for force deleting a file
DEL /F /Q /A “C:\Users\Britec\Desktop\Can't Delete.zip”
Command Prompt commands for force deleting a folder
RD /S /Q “C:\Users\Britec\Desktop\Can't Delete”
rmdir /s /q “C:\Users\Britec\Desktop\Can't Delete”
Powershell command
Remove-Item -path "file_path" -force
Software to remove files or folders on reboot
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@Britec09 2 года назад

Hope this video helps. Drop us a LIKE 👍

@gordonp57 2 года назад

Yes, thank you I copied it tomy Windows go to tips folder

@mqcapps 2 года назад

Ahhhh... the DOS days return

@bane2886 2 года назад

Thx

@noisyreceivrer7 2 года назад

holy shit thank you so much!

@lovemademan Год назад

Dearest, did everything you proved, but still the response is: Access is denied. Do you know other options/software?

@neeturana600 2 года назад

Forcefully deleting folders which cannot be deleted gives me so much of self-satisfaction. That CMD trick I never knew. Thanks!

@writerpatrick 2 года назад

Sometimes the file can't be deleted because another program is using it, in which case closing that program will often allow the file to be deleted. Although the simplest thing to do is to restart the computer and then try deleting the file. That will close out anything that might be using the file.

@stuffhappens1966 Год назад

Omg i just saw this and then I tried it and it worked 😮‍💨🙏

@clintjumawan9311 Год назад

Could you tell me on how to close it?

@abelryan6142 Год назад

how to close the current program that still running?

@stuffhappens1966 Год назад

@@abelryan6142 restart your computer and then try

@geraldazimi2586 Год назад

Thanks😂

@Coruko-nh8uf 8 месяцев назад

You my friend are a living legend, I had a very shady miner installed that was taking up 70% of my cpu, and I just could not delete it with any programs I installed, you saved my computer from meltdown

@bigbrain4071 8 месяцев назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH! tried cmd and powershell method they didn't work but EMCO worked like a charm, just needed a reboot. You're a life saver ❤️

@kingofbears6999 13 дней назад

The power trip I get from deleting a folder from a video game that was fighting me to the death over being deleted by using the power of the console is thrilling. Thank you.

@Boss-mp8py 2 года назад

Thank you very much Brian you're a lifesaver Had a trouble deleting a dll file which my pc thought was a virus Lots of love 💖

@Emil_Egeland Год назад

If your pc thought it were a virus, why couldn't you delete it??

@avaneeshshetye1015 Год назад

Thanks a lot! The command prompt threw a revert as "access denied" but EMCO did the job quite easily

@szecska5 2 месяца назад

same here :(

@emilykatemoon 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I had a stubborn EPIC Games folder that refused to budge. Your video is so clear! I tried the first two methods you mention, to no avail, and then downloaded the EMCO UnLockIt software. Unlocked the folder and deleted it! Worked like a charm!! You saved me! I thought I'd have to wipe my whole computer! Thank you!! I've subscribed.

@jbrigman5033 7 месяцев назад

Perfect! I'd tried several other supposed fixes but yours actually worked.

@johngoard8272 2 года назад

What a great video Brian as always you make it so easy to do stuff on our machines👍👍

@Britec09 2 года назад

Thanks 👍

@dondamon443 2 года назад

Thank you. This has been an issue with Windows 11 not wanting to delete files/folders that I want removed. These command prompts are great, I had a MS OFFICE folder in the programs directory, which is x64 files, that was refusing to delete from the command prompt. So with the help of unLock it, I was able to successfully remove that folder, making me, one happy camper.

@Britec09 2 года назад

Glad I could help

@MacXtc Год назад

Your software worked... I tried all the other cmd and Power Shell methods... Nasty little bugger just didn't want to go! either a leftover system file or maybe even malware... Had it's hooks in my portable drive... THANK YOU!!!

@IsaacGeisinger Год назад

THANK YOU! Instructions worked exactly as you described!

@US_Joe 2 года назад

Good one chap. Can't stop learning!

@kingrrgg123 Год назад

oh my god you are the best person ever!!!! The tutorial worked and its super easy and understandable. I hade a file and a folder that didn't allow me to delete them but after using the program i now could delete them and the satisfaction was amazing!!! 10/10 best video ever!!!

@elsgaming3857 Год назад

Thank you so the second command worked for me. It is great how you put multiple ways incase some of them didn't work for other people 👌

@shannonkirk9229 11 месяцев назад

Thank you SOO much! I was finally able to delete an annoying file with a super long file name. Thank you!! I appreciate your step-by-step instructions and examples. This is exactly what I needed. I am a new subscriber! You ROCK! :)

@gsd1922 3 месяца назад

2 Years old video and still saving lives, stay blessed bro. I had a stupid coin miner called Atructis Service file that wouldn't let me delete it and was using up all my CPU! :)

@petehall889 2 года назад

Many thanks Brian - that's really helpful! All the best, Pete

@Britec09 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@PConceptsRacing 8 месяцев назад

Very helpful video. Ended up needing to use the UnlockIt tool and worked great! Thanks for making this video!

@Tys_Place 2 года назад

It worked after I unlocked it (using Windows PowerShell), thanks a lot.

@billahrf2023 2 года назад

Thank you so much SIR! I have solved several problems seeing your tutorial.

@samuel-sir Год назад

THIS SAVED MY LIFE THANK YOU SO MUCH 😭😭❤❤❤ !! literally the file deleting god over here omfg thank you so much

@miroslavivanov1113 2 месяца назад

video is an absolute help, had an issue with a file, and those cmd and PowerShell options, didn't work but that recommended software was successful in deleting a very stubborn file.

@ARUSHROBLOX 2 года назад

BRO SRSLY THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH THERE WAS A FRIKIN VIRUS IN MY LAPTOP AND I COULDNT DELETE IT THANKS MAN VERY MUCH

@gordonp57 2 года назад

Very useful as usual and software tip as well - cheers

@Britec09 2 года назад

Many thanks!

@HyperionZero 10 месяцев назад

Thank you man, there was a folder pissing me off with a bunch of privileges that wasn't letting me delete with regardless if I was admin or in safe mode. That app helped me with this issue.

@munkeefun6972 3 месяца назад

I ended up using unlock it to FINALLY remove a persistent group of files. Hats of to you! 😁

@gidley345 8 месяцев назад

Thank you, been fighting with a file for a long time and this video helped!

@Suborboi Год назад

Helped me a lot. Thank you!

@Bamboozler2349 Год назад

Thank you so much, the only thing that was able to get rid of the file was the Unlock IT app. I spent an hour trying to get rid of this file and was frustrated until I happened upon this video and you showed how to get rid of it. 🙏🙏 Thanks a lot

@SkyForbes-4.0 День назад

The EMCO software you recommended did it for me quickly - thanks.

@rogerbowen5753 2 года назад

Waheyy! That Emco Unlock-It did the trick. Pity I didn't find this video till now! I'd have saved myself a lot of time if I'd seen this before I'd seen the video about enabling Core Isolation!

@The_Oblivion_Light Год назад

Wow. I had no idea that a file can be stuck like this! Thanks for your video!

@lolish3k 2 года назад

That little software finaly deleted my folder that simply would not delete i tried everything. Thx mate

@nicoliaovlog6644 Год назад

Thanks. It worked. Keep it the good work! Cheers!

@eddiequinones3396 Год назад

Thank you so much! This worked for me after many other things did not

@TheKikka99 2 года назад

Thanks a lot brian. This was really helpfull ❤️

@anouarelamrani164 Год назад

thank you so much. I thought I had to factory reset my PC because of the virus I tried only del /f which means force delete and it wouldn't work and I tried every option, when I watched yours it helped me soo much I swear thank you.

@mitherbee 2 года назад

Thank you, thank you!!! This was making me crazy. I appreciate your help!

@harryseldon362 Год назад

Thank you, thank you and thank you. The UNLOCK IT utility worked for me and your instructions are crystal clear.

@mikedarby4872 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. I have tried to delete Internet Explorer only to keep failing..... success at last, I used "Unlock It" I tried the command prompt and power shell but only Unlock It worked.... thank you again.

@packerfan10 4 месяца назад

Thanks a bunch! Worked like a charm.

@memes5440 Год назад

I thought it didnt work until i restarted my PC and I put in the folder cmd and the folder still appeared but then when i put it in again it said folder didn't exist , it worked! thank you.

@ismaelgonzalez6499 2 года назад

You are an absolute genius, Thank You!!!

@Kenopapi 10 месяцев назад

Thanks bro it worked after weeks of looking for a solution

@omegasweets 2 года назад

thank you man, been trying for awhile to delete 2 files that were locked

@Rugged_Vilaiyattu Год назад

Wow, I was struggling for a long time, Now It's working Thanks a lot! ❤😉

@TeadsTV 2 года назад

You are the best! Worked perfectly!

@OGFantum 8 месяцев назад

It worked with the last option, thank you very much

@Van_Crane 4 месяца назад

Ur a legend man. Thanks. I managed to delete the ea directory and reinstalled it and fixed a bad issue. Because of ur tutorial saved me. So thanks again kind sir

@3bitfunky 2 дня назад

That UnLock IT was working. Other stuff were good but not working. UnLock IT will delete it no matter what. Great video!

@deathray8595 9 месяцев назад

Bro you are very helpful and We need more people like you😊❤

@rpals5412 2 года назад

omg! that unluck software just removed a folder that have been bugging me for MONTHS! so freaking annoying, kept getting "access denied" and permissions errors. And I was like "Whaaaaat!!!?! I don't wanna deal with permissions, that why I bought a windows machine" but apparently permission hell can also exist on windows. No cmd or power shell commands were able to remove the folder, they errored out as well. Also tried following all Microsoft guide i could find about changing ownership, editing r/w permissions, changing admin privileges etc. NOTHING worked. but that emco software just removed the folder like it was nothing. Thanks man !

@polystormstudio Год назад

You just earned another subscriber. Wish I saw this video 2 hours ago!

@spqcex6902 Год назад

Thank you! All of the methods u showed, cmd and powershell sadly didnt work. But the program EMCO unlock it did. Thank you for this you deserve more likes.

@Djswannyriver Год назад

Hey Friend. Out Of All The Videos Like This. Your Is The Most Helpful.. Thank You For What You Do..

@DanielRich_KingofCool 2 месяца назад

Thank you! I've been searching for ages to remove a file and nothing worked, until I got to your "Remove-item - path "File_path". I didn't even type the last bit -force, but it worked like a charm, and now, after years of trying, the file's a goner :o] You made my day and me a happy man. Again, thank you so much!

@williamtavares6893 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much. That file was driving me crazy and I was able to delete it with this software in 1 minute. Thank you so much. Here is your LIKE.

@garycapik2647 Год назад

You are the bomb! Thanks it took the EMCO unlock it to get it off but IT Worked, after 8 hours of searching. I will be back I am sure.

@Britec09 Год назад

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button

@Wavez_yt Месяц назад

thank you so much i had a virus that wasnt letting me delete it and this helped alot

@beyondimagination196 2 года назад

this really worked for me, thanks man

@drluisfelipeberchielli 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! It really helped!

@qacd6964 7 месяцев назад

love your man. really saved my day and headache.

@rhapsodic9061 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! EMCO worked for me.

@mohamedragab2332 2 года назад

Man you are a life saver ♥️

@RRan-dk7ct 2 года назад

Thank you for this Brian !!!!

@Britec09 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@AussieBenchrestShooting 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much your video advice worked for my problem files

@vfxlazarus7934 5 месяцев назад

you saved me right here mate. huge thanks :)

@scorchio101 Год назад

The program helped SO MUCH. Before this I had a folder that had numerous subfolders which had numerous files in each of them. I had to take ownership on each file 1 by 1, But stumbled upon this after getting tired of deleting 1 by 1 and it's GONe. G-O-N-E GONE!!!!

@bantymech8242 2 года назад

Hey Brian, I actually use Iobit Unlocker to unlock and force delete them, but mostly I use "Take ownership" 😉 which is cool. Thanks for the video Brian😄

@Britec09 2 года назад

Thanks for the info!

@ronthedragon5704 Год назад

The Software did something safemode, powershell, and many others couldnt do very good, thank you

@deciodasilva3960 2 года назад

That was very helpful man thanks...

@Britec09 2 года назад

No problem 👍

@scythe2507 2 года назад

Thank you so much, i actually downloaded a taskbar modifying tool, it really looked cursed, this helped me out, u earned a sub + like ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@rocksKINGobasi 2 года назад

Fantastic!!! Thank you for the video.

@MrNumwansiripa Год назад

Thank you so much. This video is really helpful. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@Happy_Slappy2_0 Год назад

I put my PS2 folder in the directory and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 2 is unzipped and is an ISO file now and despite me following this video's instructions nothing works so what can I do to remedy this? Update: okay nevermind UNlock IT saved my ass from a major migraine and a half thank you so much for going over these three programs I truly appreciate this. you get a subscriber my friend.

@Afthalina 4 месяца назад

woow its works after seeing 100 of videos thank you so much

@AASHIR_YT Год назад

Thank U Bro So Much! Worked Perfectly Fine for Me

@generovinsky 2 года назад

Nice video, primo advice, you should make more vids around the shell

@younessessousy5109 Год назад

Thanks mate. Much appreciated.

@xtraflo Месяц назад

Bless your Heart!!! I've had a Stupid Icon on my desktop for over a Year!!!

@H3SO88 2 года назад

Hey! I have this ".json file" (settings.json) to be exact on my desktop whenever I tried to delete it it will be deleted but after some time it will come back to the desktop icons. I've looked into its properties and it doesn't have any memory in it or doesn't consume memory. Now I've tried this method and it's deleted but I'm not sure if it will come back. I need help what should I do? thanks!

@ayomidedavid5021 2 месяца назад

Thank you the video was very helpful

@harryelo_vr_7846 8 месяцев назад

thank you bro you just got a new subscriber

@KarthikKannan01 2 года назад

I followed your steps to force delete a file and used both the commands but it shows me 'The directory name is invalid'. Please help me out.

@tylerbelcher97 Год назад

the unlock it tool helped me. thanks for this video

@Britec09 Год назад

Unlocker not use that for a long time. Used to be a really good tool

@Bopibopz 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this it worked!

@eviltron9doofy367 Год назад

Thank you dude for helping out

@Chandranshu_vfx.guru.366 2 месяца назад

You saved my life. Thank you 😊 ❤

@SampathKumara21 Год назад

thank you so much buddy, been trying the whole morning, it worked with UnLockITSetup

@harfifahmi8814 5 месяцев назад

thank you for the detail instruction. it helps me alot.

@_HX1 2 года назад

Great video, helped get rid of two annoying files. Trying to delete two more undeletable files on a 1TB SSD drive I use as back up but even these recs won't delete them - any ideas apart from formatting drive - got a lot of stuff on there, thanks

@Tw3akst3r 2 года назад

Create a Live Linux USB and boot to that, navigate to then delete the files from within the Live Linux session then reboot and all should be fine again.

@Britec09 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@_HX1 2 года назад

@@Tw3akst3r Hi, thanks, anyway for us non-tech/non-linux knowledge guys ?

@Lamnsss Год назад

this didnt work but i found out how to delete the virus on my own but thanks for being on here i was worried and you gave me some courage thanks a lot

@qbajan 9 месяцев назад

Thank you, I had a 3rd party software downloaded will installing a legit app, and then the 3 rd party residual files foder was locked the Unlockit helped a whole lot.

@mda5003 2 года назад

What annoys me is that sometimes I delete a file but it stays there for about five minutes - you can't delete it second time as despite still showing in File Explorer it cannot now be accessed and then it eventually disappears.