Downloaded file cant be deleted

 · Actually man I used another method this one Simply install Winrar. Right click on troublesome file or folder. Click on winrar's Add to archive Click on the small box next to Delete files after archiving and OK. Your troublesome file changes into a winrar file. Simply right click and delete it. Voila! and It actually work the file is gone.  · If I go to the Command Prompt I am able to delete the file "DOS Style". This is my current workaround,. So far the only files affected have all been MKV format video files around GB. This hasn't happened with any other video or audio files I have downloaded, but I have only had this computer for about 2 bltadwin.ruted Reading Time: 3 mins.  · Have you deleted the file in file manager? Most probably the file will be deleted if you do that way. And the downloaded file in the chrome's downloads is caused by a bug which can be solved by clearing the app data. But before clearing, it is recommended the sync your chrome's data to your google account to backup all your data. Hope it works.

1. Make sure the file is not opened in any applications. Close any Word instance, and pause syncing the OneDrive for Business library (Ignore this if you're not syncing) before deleting the file. 2. Does the issue happen to any other document? You can create a new document to check the outcome. 3. The action can't be completed because the file is open in windows explorer; The action can't be completed because the file is open in [a software on your PC] A warm boot is usually able to close the program that is using the file and allows us to delete the file or folder after reboot. If the file you downloaded has been deleted and can't be retrieved using the steps above then it's time to use data recovery software to recover the deleted file. Disk Drill allows us to recover deleted downloads even after the recycling bin has been emptied and the file is no longer on our computer anymore.

It is the general way of doing it. Solution 3. Secure Empty Trash. If you are familiar with the Terminal, you can use the 'killall' command to force quit Finder. After the successful deletion of a file, you may not be able to empty Trash as the file can't be deleted from the Trash. Go to Finder on the top left. If I go to the Command Prompt I am able to delete the file "DOS Style". This is my current workaround,. So far the only files affected have all been MKV format video files around GB. This hasn't happened with any other video or audio files I have downloaded, but I have only had this computer for about 2 weeks. Deleting a File that Won't Delete. Ensure that the File or Folder is Not in Use. If you are using a shared computer, another user or program may be using the file/folder that you are trying to delete. Ask other users to close their active programs and log off from their account. You should then restart your computer, log into your account, and try to delete the file/folder again.