How to remove the file CapabilityAceess Manager.db-wal.

Question

This file is taking too much room. how to delete it

Answer 1

Hello, I'm Quinn and here to help!

Please follow these steps to safely remove the CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file:

1. Press Windows + R, type: msconfig
2. Go to the Boot tab
3. Check Safe boot > Minimal
4. Click Apply > OK > Restart
5. Click Start, type cmd
6. Right-click Command Prompt > Run as administrator
7. Type and hit Enter: net stop camsvc
8. Type and hit Enter: del "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\CapabilityAccessManager\*.db-wal"
9. Once done, follow step 1 and 2
10. Uncheck Safe boot
11. Click Apply > OK > Restart

Note: If you get a “Permission denied” error, you can follow the reference link below for additional steps to take ownership and grant administrator permissions to the folder.

Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/answers/questions/5815087/capabilityaccessmanager-is-devouring-my-hard-drive