Unable to cancel file copy and remove cancelled items from list

Kathy 0 Reputation points
2024-04-10T12:15:43.8366667+00:00

I attempted to cancel a file copy after one file was taking too long to copy, but now I am unable to remove the cancelled item from the list in the copy/move file box. How can I resolve this issue?

Windows 10
Windows 10
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  1. S.Sengupta 19,416 Reputation points MVP
    2024-04-11T01:37:50.8366667+00:00

    Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), find Windows Explorer, right-click, and select Restart. This forcefully refreshes the file explorer, potentially clearing the stuck item.

    Open an elevated command prompt (Run as administrator).

    Type taskkill /f /im explorer.exe to terminate explorer.

    Then type explorer.exe to restart it.

    • Run SFC and DISM commands in an elevated command prompt to check and repair system files: sfc /scannow DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

    Boot into Safe mode and recheck the same. If successful, it suggests a software conflict in normal mode. Then go for a Clean Boot.

    Create New User Account and recheck the issue.

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  2. Karlie Weng 18,521 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-04-15T02:03:03.4733333+00:00

    Hello,

    To clear the file transfer history, follow these steps:

    a. Open File Explorer.

    b. Navigate to "View" > "Options" > "Change folder and search options."

    c. Under the "View" tab, check "Don't show hidden files, folders, or drives" and uncheck "Hide protected operating system files."

    d. Click "Apply" and then navigate to C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations.

    Delete the files in this folder to clear the file transfer history.


    If the Answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and upvote it.

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