Delete key doesn't work in Explorer

Question

Delete key doesn't work in Explorer but still works while I'm removing file at the desktop.

Answer 1

Hello,

You can try the following steps to fix:

1. Restart File Explorer:

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

Find and select Windows Explorer in the list.

Click Restart at the bottom right.

2. Check for updates:

Start > Settings > Windows Update

3. Create a New User Account:

Sometimes the issue can be user profile-specific. Create a new user account and check if the problem persists there.

4. Try entering Safe Mode to test if Right-Click Removal works. If it does, some non-Microsoft application may be causing the problem. About how to enter safe mode, please refer to this link:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-startup-settings-1af6ec8c-4d4a-4b23-adb7-e76eef0b847f

Best Regards,

Hania Lian

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