How to delete files??

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Hi warriors,

I don't know this is the right place to ask about my problem. I want to delete some files in my laptop but when I click delete, some of the files will show "Cannot delete this...Access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and the file is not currently in use."

So how to solve this problem??

Thank you.
#delete #files
  • Profile picture of the author David V
    PC or Mac?

    Basically you don't have correct owner permissions to modify/delete the file.

    If a Mac, right click > get info

    You'll see "Permissions" where you can alter them if need be.
    Under "Attributes" make sure it's not locked.

    If on PC, right click > properties
    Then under security you can alter permissions.

    Fix permissions than you can delete.

    And of course, make sure the file is not open in any program or has been and the program is still open.
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  • Profile picture of the author noone2407
    Hello
    There is a tool named "Unlocker" that may help you delete files and folders that show that message when you try to delete
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  • Profile picture of the author Mary Whitley
    This is the most common type of error message. It occurs because your program is currently accessing the file you are trying to delete.
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  • Profile picture of the author unidentified
    just shift + delete with all windows OS !
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  • Profile picture of the author Member8200
    maybe your not logged in as the administrator. that is why you don't have the permission to do the task.
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