By using these methods, you should be able to delete unwanted files and folders even when Windows restricts you from doing so.

Use ForceDelete to delete an undeletable file or folder from your Windows 11/10 PC that you cannot delete. The tool also offers a Secure Delete feature.

It’s for your own protection–most of the time, anyway. If Windows won’t delete a file or folder, that’s usually because some application or operating system process is accessing it.

This tutorial shows you how to permanently or temporarily delete files & folders in Windows using Context Menu, Keyboard shortcuts, CMD, PowerShell, etc.

Say goodbye to file clutter on Windows 11 with this step-by-step guide on setting up automatic deletion of old files. Enjoy a cleaner and more efficient system.

Is Windows 10 not letting you delete a file? That's probably because the file is locked. Here are the steps to unlock and delete it.