
Try opening C:\Users[YourActualUserName]\Desktop to delete the file there.
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Hi, there is a file that i got from a friend and it just stay now on my desktop, impossible to be deleted, no matter what i do or try.
Name of the file is: https___pie1-word-view.officeapps.live.com_wv_mWord.aspx_ui=en-US&rs=en-US&WOPISrc=http%3A%2F%2Fpie1-view-wopi%2Ewopi%2Eonline..
I don't want to know what it is, to open it or whatever...just want to delete it and gone!
Please help!
Thanks
Try opening C:\Users[YourActualUserName]\Desktop to delete the file there.
In Windows operating system, there can be various reasons why a file cannot be deleted, but you can generally try the following steps to delete such files:
Attempt to delete the file: Right-click on the file and select "Delete" or press the "Delete" key on your keyboard. If the file doesn't get deleted, proceed with the following steps.
Check if the file is in use: Verify if the file you want to delete is being used by another program. If so, try closing the relevant program and then attempt to delete the file again.
Ensure the file is not read-only: Make sure the file you want to delete is not a read-only file. Right-click on the file, select "Properties," and ensure that the "Read-only" box is unchecked.
Ensure you have permission to delete the file: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete the file in the location where it is located. You may require administrative privileges to delete the file. If you don't have the permission to delete the file, right-click on it, select "Properties," go to the "Security" tab, choose your username, and make sure the "Full Control" box is checked.
Ensure the file is not locked: Some files may be in use by the system and cannot be deleted. To delete such files, try restarting your computer and then attempt to delete the file again.
Use third-party tools: If the above steps don't work, you can try using a third-party file manager or deletion tool to delete the undeletable files. Such tools may have advanced capabilities to delete compressed or locked files.
If you have followed these steps and still have an undeletable file, you may need to consult an expert or contact the relevant software or hardware manufacturer to check the file's properties or status.