How to force delete undeletable (That cannot be deleted) files and folders on windows

How to force delete undeletable (That cannot be deleted) files and folders on windows

There are several methods you can try to force delete undeletable files and folders on Windows:

Method 1: Use Command Prompt

Open Command Prompt by pressing Windows + R keys and typing "cmd" in the Run dialog box, then hit Enter.

Type "del /F /Q /A filename" (without quotes) in the Command Prompt window, where "filename" is the name of the file or folder you want to delete.

Press Enter to execute the command. This should force delete the file or folder.

Method 2: Use Safe Mode

Restart your computer in Safe Mode by pressing F8 before Windows starts up.

Navigate to the file or folder you want to delete.

Right-click on it and select "Delete."

Method 3: Use Unlocker

Download and install Unlocker on your computer.

Right-click on the undeletable file or folder and select "Unlocker."

Click on "Unlock All" in the Unlocker window to force delete the file or folder.

Method 4: Use a Third-Party Tool

There are several third-party tools available that can help you force delete undeletable files and folders on Windows, such as FileASSASSIN, IObit Unlocker, and Wise Force Deleter.

Note: Before trying any of these methods, make sure that the file or folder you want to delete is not being used by any other programs. If it is, close the program or restart your computer before attempting to delete the file or folder.