Da biste optimizirali prostor za pohranu sustava, morate često brisati nepotrebne datoteke u vašem sustavu. To pomaže poboljšati brzinu i performanse operativnog sustava. Međutim, možda ćete shvatiti da ne možete izbrisati datoteku ili mapu u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} . Možda ćete naići na datoteku koja se odbija izbrisati bez obzira koliko puta pritisnete tipku Delete^{( press the Delete key)} ili je povučete u koš za smeće^{(drag it to the Recycle Bin)} . Možda ćete dobiti obavijesti poput Stavka nije pronađena, Nije moguće pronaći ovu stavku^{(Item Not Found, Could not find this item)} i Lokacija nedostupna^{(Location is unavailable)} pogreške tijekom brisanja određenih datoteka ili mapa. Dakle, ako ste i vi naišli na ovaj problem, pokazat ćemo vam kako prisilno izbrisati datoteku u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} .

Kako prisilno izbrisati datoteku u sustavu Windows 10^{(How to Force Delete File in Windows 10)}

Napomena:^(Note:) Imajte na umu da su datoteke operacijskog sustava Windows zaštićene od brisanja^{( operating system files are protected against deletion)} jer bi to moglo stvoriti probleme s operacijskim sustavom. Stoga budite sigurni da ne brišete nijednu od ovih datoteka. U slučaju da nešto krene po zlu, potrebno je unaprijed pripremiti sigurnosnu kopiju sustava^{(system backup should be prepared)} .

Zašto ne možete izbrisati datoteke u sustavu Windows 10?^{(Why You Cannot Delete Files in Windows 10?)}

Ovo su mogući razlozi zašto ne možete izbrisati datoteke ili mape u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} :

• Datoteka je trenutno otvorena u sustavu.
• Datoteka ili mapa ima atribut samo za čitanje, tj. zaštićena je od pisanja.
• Oštećena datoteka ili mapa
• Oštećen tvrdi disk.
• Nedovoljno dopuštenje za brisanje.
• Ako pokušate ukloniti datoteku ili mapu s montiranog vanjskog uređaja^{(mounted external device)} , pojavit će se poruka Pristup odbijen .^{( Access Denied)}
• Popunjena koš za smeće^{(Recycle Bin)} : Na zaslonu radne površine^(Desktop) desnom tipkom miša kliknite koš za smeće^{(Recycle Bin )} i odaberite opciju Isprazni koš za smeće^{(Empty Recycle Bin)} , kao što je prikazano.

Osnovno rješavanje problema^{(Basic Troubleshooting)}

Izvedite ove osnovne korake za rješavanje problema za jednostavno rješavanje ovog problema:

• Zatvorite sve programe^{(Close all programs)} koji rade na vašem računalu.
• Ponovno pokrenite računalo^{(Restart your PC)} .
• Skenirajte svoje računalo^{(Scan your computer)} kako biste pronašli viruse/zlonamjerni softver i uklonili ga.

Method 1: Close File/Folder Processes in Task Manager

Datoteka koja je otvorena u bilo kojem programu ne može se izbrisati. Pokušat ćemo završiti proces datoteka kao što je Microsoft Work pomoću Upravitelja zadataka^{(Task Manager)} , kako slijedi:

1. Desnom tipkom miša kliknite traku zadataka^(Taskbar) i odaberite Upravitelj zadataka^{(Task Manager)} , kao što je prikazano.

2. Odaberite Microsoft Word i kliknite na Završi zadatak^{(End Task)} , kao što je označeno.

3. Zatim pokušajte ponovno izbrisati .docx datoteku^{(.docx File)} .

Napomena:^(Note:) Možete slijediti isti postupak za bilo koju vrstu datoteke koju želite izbrisati.

Također pročitajte: ^{(Also Read:)} Kako završiti zadatak u sustavu Windows 10^{(How to End Task in Windows 10)}

Metoda 2: Promjena vlasništva nad datotekom ili mapom^{(Method 2: Change Ownership of File or Folder)}

Evo kako prisilno izbrisati datoteku u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} promjenom vlasništva te datoteke ili mape:

1. Desnom tipkom miša kliknite datoteku^(File) koju želite izbrisati i kliknite na Svojstva^(Properties) , kao što je prikazano u nastavku.

2. Kliknite Napredno^{(Advanced )} na kartici Sigurnost^{(Security )} .

3. Kliknite na Promijeni^(Change) pored imena vlasnika^(Owner) .

Napomena:^(Note:) U nekim situacijama, System je naveden kao vlasnik, dok je u drugim; TrustedInstaller .

4. Unesite korisničko ime^(username) u polje Unesite naziv objekta za odabir^{(Enter the object name to select)} .

5. Kliknite na Provjeri imena^{(Check Names)} . Kada je ime prepoznato, kliknite na OK .

Primijetit ćete da se ime vlasnika^(Owner) promijenilo u korisničko ime^{(username )} koje ste naveli.

6. Označite okvir označen Zamijeni vlasnika na podkontejnerima i objektima^{(Replace owner on subcontainers and objects)} i kliknite Primijeni^(Apply) . Zatim ponovno pokrenite svoje računalo sa sustavom Windows 10.

7. Opet idite na Napredne sigurnosne postavke^{(Advanced Security Setting)} za mapu slijedeći korake 1^{(steps 1)} – 2 .

8. Na kartici Dopuštenja^{(Permissions)} potvrdite okvir pod naslovom Zamijeni sve unose dopuštenja podređenog objekta s nasljednim unosima dopuštenja iz ovog^{(Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object )} prikazanog označenog objekta. Kliknite na OK i zatvorite prozor.

9. Vratite se na prozor Svojstva mape^{(Folder Properties)} . Kliknite Uredi^(Edit) na kartici Sigurnost^{(Security )} .

10. U prozoru Permissions for <username> označite  opciju Potpuna kontrola i ^{(Full Control)}kliknite ^{( click)} U redu^(OK) .

11. Otvorite datoteku ili mapu u File Exploreru^{(File Explorer)} i pritisnite tipke Shift + Delete keys da biste je trajno izbrisali.

Method 3: Delete File/Folder Through Command Prompt

U većini je slučajeva brže i lakše raditi stvari jednostavnim naredbenim recima. Evo kako prisilno izbrisati datoteku u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} :

1. Pritisnite tipku Windows^{(Windows key)} , upišite Command Prompt i kliknite Pokreni kao administrator^{(Run as administrator)} , kao što je prikazano.

2. Upišite del , nakon čega slijedi put do mape^{(path of the folder )} ili datoteke^{( file )} koju želite ukloniti i pritisnite Enter .

Na primjer, prikazali smo naredbu za brisanje za tekstualnu datoteku pod nazivom Armed s pogona^{(text file named Armed from C drive)} C.

Napomena:^(Note:) Ako se ne sjećate točnog naziva datoteke, upišite naredbu tree /fOvdje ćete vidjeti stablo svih ugniježđenih datoteka i mapa.

Nakon što odredite put za željenu datoteku ili mapu, implementirajte korak 2^{(Step 2)} da biste ih izbrisali.

Također pročitajte: ^{(Also Read:)} Popravak naredbenog retka se pojavljuje pa nestaje u sustavu Windows 10^{(Fix Command Prompt Appears then Disappears on Windows 10)}

Metoda 4: Popravite oštećene datoteke sustava i loše sektore na tvrdom disku^{(Method 4: Repair Corrupt System Files & Bad Sectors in Hard Disk)}

Metoda 4A: Koristite naredbu chkdsk^{(Method 4A: Use chkdsk Command)}

Naredba Provjeri disk^{(Check Disk)} koristi se za skeniranje loših sektora na tvrdom disku^{(Hard Disk Drive)} i njihovo popravljanje, ako je moguće. Loši^(Bad) sektori na HDD -u mogu dovesti do toga da Windows ne može čitati važne datoteke sustava, što rezultira time da ne možete izbrisati problem s mapom u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} .

1. Kliknite na  Start  i upišite  cmd . Zatim kliknite na  Pokreni kao administrator^{(Run as Administrator)} , kao što je prikazano.

2. Kliknite  Da^(Yes)  u   dijaloškom okviru Kontrola korisničkog računa za potvrdu.^{(User Account Control)}

3. Upišite  chkdsk X: /f  gdje X predstavlja  particiju pogona ^{(drive partition )} koju želite skenirati. Pritisnite Enter za izvršenje.

4. Možda ćete dobiti upit da zakažete skeniranje tijekom sljedećeg pokretanja u slučaju da se koristi particija pogona. U tom slučaju pritisnite  Y  i pritisnite tipku  Enter  .

Metoda 4B: Popravite oštećene datoteke sustava pomoću DISM & SFC skeniranja
^{(Method 4B: Fix Corrupt System Files using DISM & SFC Scans )}

Oštećene^(Corrupt) sistemske datoteke također mogu dovesti do ovog problema. Stoga^(Hence) bi izvođenje naredbi za servisiranje^{(Deployment Image Servicing)} i upravljanje^(Management) slikom implementacije i provjeru datoteka sustava^{(System File Checker)} trebalo pomoći. Nakon pokretanja ovih skeniranja moći ćete prisilno izbrisati datoteku u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} . 

Napomena:^(Note:) Preporučljivo je pokrenuti DISM naredbe prije izvršavanja SFC naredbe kako biste postigli bolje rezultate.

1. Pokrenite  naredbeni redak s administrativnim privilegijama^{(Command Prompt with administrative privileges)}  kao što je prikazano u  Metodi 4A^{(Method 4A)} .

2. Ovdje upišite dane naredbe, jednu za drugom, i pritisnite tipku  Enter  da ih izvršite.

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Checkhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

3. Upišite  sfc /scannow  i pritisnite  Enter . Neka skeniranje bude dovršeno.

4. Ponovno pokrenite računalo nakon što  se prikaže poruka Verification 100% complete 

Metoda 4C: Ponovo izgradite glavni zapis za pokretanje^{(Method 4C: Rebuild Master Boot Record)}

Zbog oštećenih sektora tvrdog^(Hard) diska, Windows OS se ne može ispravno pokrenuti što rezultira nemogućnošću brisanja mape u problemu sa sustavom Windows 10 . ^{(Windows 10)}Da biste to popravili, slijedite ove korake:

1.  Ponovno pokrenite^(Restart)  računalo dok držite tipku  Shift  za ulazak u  izbornik Advanced Startup  .

2. Ovdje kliknite na  Troubleshoot , kao što je prikazano.

3. Zatim kliknite na  Napredne opcije^{(Advanced options)} .

4. Odaberite  Command Prompt  s popisa dostupnih opcija. Računalo će se ponovno pokrenuti.

5. S popisa računa odaberite  svoj korisnički račun^{(your User Account)}  i unesite  svoju lozinku^{(your Password)}  na sljedećoj stranici. Kliknite na  Nastavi^(Continue) .

6. Izvršite sljedeće  naredbe ^(commands ) jednu po jednu.

bootrec.exe /fixmbr
bootrec.exe /fixboot
bcdedit /export X:\bcdbackup
attrib X:\boot\bcd -h -r -s
ren X:\boot\bcd bcd.old
bootrec /rebuildbcd

Napomena 1^{(Note 1)} : U naredbama  X  predstavlja  particiju pogona^{(drive partition)}  koju želite skenirati.

Napomena 2^{(Note 2)} : Upišite  Y  i pritisnite tipku  Enter^(Enter key)  kada se zatraži dopuštenje za dodavanje instalacije na popis pokretanja.

7. Sada upišite  exit  i pritisnite  Enter. Kliknite na  Nastavi^(Continue)  za normalno pokretanje.

Nakon ovog postupka, moći ćete prisilno izbrisati datoteku u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} .

Također pročitajte: ^{(Also Read:)}Što je Windows 10 Boot Manager?^{(What is Windows 10 Boot Manager?)}

Metoda 5: Omogućite skriveni administratorski račun^{(Method 5: Enable Hidden Administrator account)}

Windows 10 uključuje ugrađeni administratorski^{(Administrator)} račun koji je prema zadanim postavkama skriven i onemogućen iz sigurnosnih razloga. Ponekad morate omogućiti ovaj skriveni administratorski pristup da biste riješili ovaj problem:

1. Pokrenite naredbeni redak^{(Command Prompt)} prema uputama u metodi 3^{(Method 3)} .

2. Upišite naredbu: net user da biste dobili popis svih korisničkih računa.

3. Sada izvršite naredbu: net user administrator /active:yes . 

4. Nakon što primite poruku o uspješno dovršenoj naredbi ^{(command completed successfully )}, upišite zadanu naredbu i pritisnite Enter :

net user administrator

Vrijednost za polje Aktivan račun^{(Account Active)} treba biti Da^(Yes) , kao što je prikazano. Ako jest, moći ćete s lakoćom brisati datoteke i mape.

Metoda 6: Izbrišite datoteke u sigurnom načinu rada^{(Method 6: Delete Files in Safe Mode)}

Ovo je samo zaobilazno rješenje, ali bi moglo biti korisno ako trebate ukloniti samo nekoliko datoteka ili mapa iz određenog direktorija.

1. Pritisnite tipke Windows ^(keys)Windows + R zajedno da biste pokrenuli dijaloški okvir Pokreni^{(Run Dialog Box)} .

2. Ovdje upišite msconfig i pritisnite Enter.

3. Prijeđite na karticu Boot .

4. Označite okvir Safe Boot i kliknite na Apply > OK za spremanje promjena.

5. Izbrišite^(Delete) datoteku, mapu ili direktorij nakon što uđete u siguran način rada^{(Safe Mode)} .

6. Zatim poništite okvire označene u koraku 4^{(Step 4)} i pokrenite normalno kako biste nastavili s radom.

Također pročitajte: ^{(Also Read:)} Kako izbrisati datoteke ili mape koje se ne mogu izbrisati^{(How to delete files or folders which cannot be deleted)}

Metoda 7: skeniranje za viruse i prijetnje^{(Method 7: Scan for Viruses & Threats)}

Datoteke koje želite izbrisati mogu biti zaražene zlonamjernim softverom ili virusima što rezultira nemogućnošću brisanja datoteka u problemu sa sustavom Windows 10 . ^{(Windows 10)}Dakle, trebali biste skenirati datoteku ili mapu koja uzrokuje problem, kako slijedi:

1. Upišite i pretražite Zaštitu od virusa i prijetnji^{(Virus & threat protection)} u traci za pretraživanje sustava Windows^{( Windows search)} . Kliknite Otvori^(Open) , kao što je prikazano.

2. Ovdje kliknite Opcije skeniranja^{(Scan options)} .

3. Odaberite Potpuno skeniranje ^{(Full scan )} i kliknite  Skeniraj sada^{(Scan now)} .

Napomena: ^(Note: ) Za potpuno skeniranje općenito je potrebno više vremena jer je to temeljit proces. Stoga^(Hence) , činite to tijekom svog neradnog vremena.

4. Pričekajte^(Wait) da se proces skeniranja završi.

Napomena: ^(Note: ) Prozor skeniranja možete minimizirati^(minimize) i obavljati svoj uobičajeni posao jer će se izvoditi u pozadini.

5. Zlonamjerni softver^(Malware) bit će naveden u odjeljku Trenutne prijetnje^{(Current threats)}  . Stoga kliknite na  Pokreni radnje^{(Start actions)}  da biste ih uklonili.

Nakon uklanjanja zlonamjernog softvera, možete prisilno izbrisati datoteku u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} .

Metoda 8: Uklonite antivirusne smetnje treće strane (ako je primjenjivo)^{(Method 8: Remove Third-Party Antivirus Interference (If Applicable))}

Mnogi antivirusni programi uključuju funkciju zaštite datoteka^{(file-protection function)} tako da zlonamjerne aplikacije i korisnici ne mogu izbrisati vaše podatke. Iako je ova funkcija zgodna, također vas može spriječiti da izbrišete neke datoteke. Stoga^(Hence) , da biste riješili problem nemogućnosti brisanja mape Windows 10 ,

• Onemogućite postavku zaštite datoteka u antivirusnoj aplikaciji.
• Ili onemogućite antivirusni program na računalu.
• Ili deinstalirajte Antivirus sa svog računala. Ovdje pročitajte 5 načina da potpuno deinstalirate Avast Antivirus u sustavu Windows 10^{(5 Ways to Completely Uninstall Avast Antivirus in Windows 10)} .

Često postavljana pitanja (FAQ)^{(Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs))}

Q1. Kako prisilno izbrisati mapu?^{(Q1. How do you force delete a folder?)}

Ans. Trebali biste početi uklanjanjem datoteka koje čine njegov sadržaj. Prazna mapa se tada može lako izbrisati.

Q2. Kako se mogu riješiti ikona na radnoj površini koje se ne mogu izbrisati?^{(Q2. How can I get rid of desktop icons that cannot be deleted?)}

Ans. Ako ne možete ukloniti ikonu s radne površine, možete koristiti opcije prilagodbe sustava Windows .^(Windows)

Q3. Mogu li izbrisati Aow_drv?^{(Q3. Can I delete Aow_drv?)}

Ans. Ne, ne možete ukloniti Aow_drv koliko god se trudili. Ovo je datoteka zapisnika koju ne možete ukloniti^{(log file that you cannot remove)} .

Preporučeno:^{(Recommended:)}

• Što je WinZip?^{(What is WinZip?)}
• Kako ukloniti duplicirane datoteke na Google disku^{(How to Remove Duplicate Files in Google Drive)}
• Kako izbrisati privremene datoteke u sustavu Windows 10^{(How to Delete Temp Files in Windows 10)}
• Kako izbrisati Win Setup datoteke u sustavu Windows 10^{(How to Delete Win Setup Files in Windows 10)}

Nadamo se da vam je ovaj vodič bio koristan za prisilno brisanje datoteke u sustavu Windows 10^{(Windows 10)} . Recite^(Please) nam koji vam je pristup bio najbolji. Podijelite sva pitanja ili prijedloge u odjeljku za komentare u nastavku.

How to Force Delete File in Windows 10

For optimizing ѕystem storage spаce, you need to delete unnecessary files in your system frequently. This helps to improve the speed and performanсe of the operating system. However, you may realize that you cannot delete file or folder in Windows 10. You may come across a file that refuses to erase no matter how many times you press the Delete key or drag it to the Recycle Bin. You may get notifications like Item Not Found, Could not find this item, and Location is unavailable errors while deleting certain files or folders. So, if you too encountered this problem, we will show you how to force delete file in Windows 10.

How to Force Delete File in Windows 10

Note: Keep in mind that Windows operating system files are protected against deletion since doing so might create problems with the operating system. So be sure that you are not deleting any of these files. In case something goes wrong, a system backup should be prepared, in advance.

Why You Cannot Delete Files in Windows 10?

These are the possible reasons why you cannot delete files or folder in Windows 10:

• The file is currently open in the system.
• The file or folder has a read-only attribute i.e. it is write-protected.
• Corrupt File or Folder
• Corrupt Hard drive.
• Insufficient permission to erase.
• If you attempt to remove a file or folder from a mounted external device, an Access Denied message will appear.
• Filled Recycle Bin: On the Desktop screen, right-click on Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin option, as shown.

Basic Troubleshooting

Perform these basic troubleshooting steps for an easy fix to this problem:

• Close all programs running on your PC.
• Restart your PC.
• Scan your computer to find viruses/malware and remove it.

Method 1: Close File/Folder Processes in Task Manager

A file that is open in any program cannot be deleted. We will try ending the file process such as Microsoft Work using Task Manager, as follows:

1. Right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager, as shown.

2. Select Microsoft Word and click on End Task, as highlighted.

3. Then, try deleting the .docx File again.

Note: You can follow the same process for any type of file that you wish to delete.

Also Read: How to End Task in Windows 10

Method 2: Change Ownership of File or Folder

Here’s how to force delete file in Windows 10 by changing the ownership of that file or folder:

1. Right-click on the File you want to delete and click on Properties, as depicted below.

2. Click on Advanced under the Security tab.

3. Click on Change next to the Owner name.

Note: In some situations, System is listed as the owner, while in others; TrustedInstaller.

4. Enter the username in the Enter the object name to select field.

5. Click on Check Names. When the name is recognized, click on OK.

You will notice that the Owner name has changed to the username you provided.

6. Check the box marked Replace owner on subcontainers and objects and click Apply. Then, restart your Windows 10 PC.

7. Again, navigate to Advanced Security Setting for the folder by following steps 1–2.

8. Under Permissions tab, check the box titled Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object shown highlighted. Click on OK and close the window.

9. Return to the Folder Properties window. Click on Edit under Security tab.

10. In the Permissions for <username> window, check Full Control option and click OK.

11. Open the file or folder in File Explorer and press Shift + Delete keys to delete it permanently.

Method 3: Delete File/Folder Through Command Prompt

Most times, it is just faster and easier to do things with simple command lines. Here’s how to force delete file in Windows 10:

1. Press the Windows key, type Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator, as shown.

2. Type del, followed by the path of the folder or file you wish to remove, and hit Enter.

For example, we have depicted deletion command for text file named Armed from C drive.

Note: If you do not remember the exact name of the file, type tree /f command. You will see a tree of all nested files and folders here.

Once you determine the path for desired file or folder, implement Step 2 to delete it.

Also Read: Fix Command Prompt Appears then Disappears on Windows 10

Method 4: Repair Corrupt System Files & Bad Sectors in Hard Disk

Method 4A: Use chkdsk Command

Check Disk command is used to scan for bad sectors on the Hard Disk Drive and repair them, if possible. Bad sectors in HDD can result in Windows being unable to read important system files resulting in you can’t delete folder issue in Windows 10.

1. Click on Start and type cmd. Then, click on Run as Administrator, as shown.

2. Click on Yes in the User Account Control dialog box to confirm.

3. Type chkdsk X: /f where X represents the drive partition that you want to scan. Hit Enter to execute.

4. You might get prompted to schedule the scan during the next boot in case the drive partition is being used. In this case, press Y and press the Enter key.

Method 4B: Fix Corrupt System Files using DISM & SFC Scans

Corrupt system files can also result in this issue. Hence, running Deployment Image Servicing & Management and System File Checker commands should help. After running these scans you will be able to force delete file in Windows 10. 

Note: It is advisable to run DISM commands before executing SFC command in order to achieve better results.

1. Launch Command Prompt with administrative privileges as shown in Method 4A.

2. Here, type the given commands, one after the other, and press Enter key to execute these.

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Checkhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

3. Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter. Let the scan be completed.

4. Restart your PC once Verification 100% complete message is displayed.

Method 4C: Rebuild Master Boot Record

Due to corrupt Hard drive sectors, Windows OS is not able to boot properly resulting in can’t delete folder in Windows 10 issue. To fix this, follow these steps:

1. Restart your computer while pressing the Shift key to enter the Advanced Startup menu.

2. Here, click on Troubleshoot, as shown.

3. Then, click on Advanced options.

4. Choose Command Prompt from the list of available options. The computer will boot once again.

5. From the list of accounts, choose your User Account and enter your Password on the next page. Click on Continue.

6. Execute the following commands one by one.

bootrec.exe /fixmbr
bootrec.exe /fixboot
bcdedit /export X:\bcdbackup
attrib X:\boot\bcd -h -r -s
ren X:\boot\bcd bcd.old
bootrec /rebuildbcd

Note 1: In the commands, X represents the drive partition that you want to scan.

Note 2: Type Y and press Enter key when asked for permission to add installation to the boot list.

7. Now, type exit and hit Enter. Click on Continue to boot normally.

After this process, you will be able to force delete file in Windows 10.

Also Read:What is Windows 10 Boot Manager?

Method 5: Enable Hidden Administrator account

Windows 10 includes a built-in Administrator account that, by default, is hidden and disabled for security reasons. Sometimes, you need to enable this hidden administrator access to solve this problem:

1. Launch Command Prompt as instructed in Method 3.

2. Type the command: net user to get a list of all user accounts.

3. Now, execute the command: net user administrator /active:yes. 

4. Once you receive command completed successfully message, type given command and hit Enter:

net user administrator

The value for Account Active filed should be Yes, as shown. If it is, you will be able to delete files and folders with ease.

Method 6: Delete Files in Safe Mode

This is only a workaround, but it could come in handy if you only need to remove a few files or folders from a certain directory.

1. Press Windows + R keys together to launch the Run Dialog Box.

2. Here, type msconfig and hit Enter.

3. Switch to the Boot tab.

4. Check the box Safe Boot and click on Apply > OK to save changes.

5. Delete the file, folder or directory once you have entered Safe Mode.

6. Then, uncheck the boxes marked in Step 4 and boot normally to continue working.

Also Read: How to delete files or folders which cannot be deleted

Method 7: Scan for Viruses & Threats

The files which you want to delete can be infected with malware or viruses which results in cannot delete files in Windows 10 issue. So, you should scan the problem-causing file or folder, as follows:

1. Type and search Virus & threat protection in Windows search bar. Click on Open, as shown.

2. Here, click Scan options.

3. Select Full scan and click on Scan now.

Note: Full scan generally takes longer to complete because it is a thorough process. Hence, do so during your non-working hours.

4. Wait for the scanning process to complete.

Note: You can minimize the scan window and do your usual work as it will run in the background.

5. Malware will be listed under the Current threats section. Thus, click on Start actions to remove these.

After removing malware, you can force delete file in Windows 10.

Method 8: Remove Third-Party Antivirus Interference (If Applicable)

Many antivirus programs include a file-protection function so that malicious apps and users cannot erase your data. While this functionality is convenient, it might also prevent you from deleting some files. Hence, to resolve the cannot delete folder Windows 10 issue,

• Disable file-protection setting in the antivirus app.
• Or, disable the antivirus program on your PC.
• Or, uninstall Antivirus from your computer. Read 5 Ways to Completely Uninstall Avast Antivirus in Windows 10 here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How do you force delete a folder?

Ans. You should start by removing the files that make up its content. The empty folder can then be deleted easily.

Q2. How can I get rid of desktop icons that cannot be deleted?

Ans. If you are unable to remove an icon from your desktop, you can use Windows customization options.

Q3. Can I delete Aow_drv?

Ans. No, you cannot remove Aow_drv no matter how hard you try. This is a log file that you cannot remove.

Recommended:

• What is WinZip?
• How to Remove Duplicate Files in Google Drive
• How to Delete Temp Files in Windows 10
• How to Delete Win Setup Files in Windows 10

We hope you found this tutorial useful for how to force delete file in Windows 10. Please tell us which approach worked best for you. Share any questions or suggestions in the comments section below.

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