Windows won't let you delete, move, or rename a file if a program is using it. Frustratingly, it also won't tell you which program is using the file so that you can solve the problem.

Windows is often praised for its ease of use, which is why glitches like problems deleting a file or a folder are especially frustrating. There are many solutions to this seemingly simple roadblock, ...

If you are unable to delete undeletable, locked, ghost folders or files from Windows 11/10 use CMD or Unlocker, Free File Unlocker, Delete Doctor, Tizer UnLocker to delete such files or folders.

Looking for freeware to delete files permanently in Windows 11/10? Check out Free File Wiper, SDelete, Eraser to erase files permanently beyond recovery ...

Just like your fridge, a computer's storage space needs to be cleaned out every once in a while to keep things running smoothly. "Temporary" files can get left behind permanently, and big updates ...

Changing how delete confirmation works in Windows 10 can be simple, a bit complicated, or somewhat dangerous, depending on your approach.

No word yet from Microsoft about Windows 10 October 2018 Update deleting user files -- but it's a problem Windows Insiders have encountered before.

If you don't usually review dump files to troubleshoot problems, they are probably wasting valuable space – here's how to delete them on Windows 10.