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

To force delete a locked file in Windows, use the Command Prompt or Safe Mode to bypass the file lock and delete it forcefully. Take caution, as the file cannot be recovered after it is deleted.

How to Force Delete in Windows Command Line. You can use Windows Explorer, the operating system's native file manager, to delete files on your hard drive, but the application limits user control.

These programs can also help you delete undeletable or locked files and folders. How to open an encrypted file if access is denied in Windows may also interest some of you.