Learn how to delete files older than X days (say 7, 10, 30, etc. days) automatically using Storage Sense or ForFiles command line in Windows 11/10.

Use Command Prompt to delete a file If you are unable to delete a file in the traditional way, i.e., by using File Explorer, try deleting that file using Command Prompt.

Learn how to create, delete, find, rename, compress, hide, move, copy and manage a file or folder using Command Prompt in Windows 11/10.

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.

Now call up the command prompt by pressing the key combination Win-R and entering cmd. This action starts the command prompt, in which you enter the command sdelete to delete files or folders.

Meeting DoD standards for securely deleting files in Windows 11 requires the use of a special application. Fortunately, Microsoft provides one for free in Sysinternals.

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.

Hello,My bro downloaded some avi file that's been causing problems. Whenever I go into the directory it's in to delete it, once I click on it, my system resources shoot up to 100% and stay there ...