6 Ways to Delete a File or Folder That Can’t Be Deleted on Windows 10
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Summary
Many users ever encountered the problem of files or folders that can’t be deleted on Windows 10. Generally, there are two main causes of this problem. This article will provide 6 ways to fix it on Windows 10.
Content
The Reasons of “A file or folder in use can’t be deleted”
6 Solutions to Delete a File or Folder That Can’t Be Deleted in Windows 10
- Solution 1: Scan for and Kill Viruses
- Solution 2: Delete File or Folder via Windows Resource Monitor
- Solution 3: Delete File or Folder via Command Prompt
- Solution 4: Delete a File or Folder Using a Bat File
- Solution 5: Delete a File or Folder in Safe Mode
- Solution 6: Use the Third-Party Software to Delete File or Folder
The Reasons of “A file or folder in use can’t be deleted”


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Solution 1: Scan for and Kill Viruses
Solution 2: Delete File or Folder via Windows Resource Monitor




Solution 3: Delete File or Folder via Command Prompt

For example, del c:\users\RENEE-en\Desktop\test.txt

Solution 4: Delete a File or Folder Using a Bat File

DEL /F /A /Q \\?\%1
RD /S /Q \\?\%1



Solution 5: Delete a File or Folder in Safe Mode



You could delete target file or folder after you boot into Safe Mode.

Solution 6: Use the Third-Party Software to Delete File or Folder


Restore Deleted File or Folder Using Data Recovery Software
Step 1: Launch Renee Undeleter and select “Fast Partition Scan” function.
This function supports to recover deleted files due to emptied recycle bin or Shift + Del.

Step 2: Choose the partition where you save the deleted files to scan.

Step 3: Select “Fast Scan” and click “Next” to process the scan.

Step 4: Preview files in the scan result to check the quality when scan is processing.
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