Great video. In the past when this happened to me I opened the folder and went to every sub folder and deleted files from each sub folder until there was no files left in the folder and eventually managed to delete the folder.
Thanks Brian this is something that I have run up against in the past and it is really frustrating when one cannot delete files and/or folders. This is going to make life so much easier.👍👍
omg, this was very helpful video, i was unable to delete that file and was restless about it, tried different ways, but finally this lockhunter thing helped me. thanks bro, you are saviour.
Hi Brian, thanks for the video. Yes, this can sometimes be a problem when you try to delete a folder in Windows. I usually, like another user, take ownership of folders and files, or I use CMD to remove the folder and its contents when the normal way to delete folders doesn't work. But this software LockHunter looks very nice take care Brian and have a nice weekend.
@Britec09 Hey Brian, I'm currently reading that Microsoft has made some changes to the Recall feature. Copilot+ PCs will have Recall turned off by default during the setup experience, and there are some new security measures that require Windows Hello enrollment to enable Recall and "just-in-time" decryption protected by Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS). There are some more changes in the Recall feature, but I still don't think many users will use it. However, it's good that Microsoft has listened because there has been a lot of criticism about how the Recall feature works. But if I buy a Copilot+PC computer, I would turn off the Recall feature. Take care, Brian. P.S. I'm going to download the Lockhunter software thanks for the tip.
Man your channel is so underrated. i've been watching your videos for a while and i really like your informative content about Windows, your videos helped me alot. Also i have a piece of advice for your channel, if you make your thumbnails more eye catching, i think that'll help you get more views.
More eye catching? I expressed my view over the excessive facial expressions, which is a mainstream thing today, quite bothersome, to be honest. We aren't a bunch of toddlers here that we need these shocked or angry faces in the thumbnails. It looks pretty cheap these days. How more eye catching can it be? Neon colours? AI fake images? Just nope.
@@D.von.N By more eye catching i mean, like not these generic exaggerated people in the thumbnail, i mean something new like, something unique. That attracts the attention of the audience.
@@Unknown-sv9fm I see, so we are sort of on the same page here. From my point of view, a catching title would be just enough, with some illustration pic relevant to the issue. We are adult here, we can read. Or at least I can. :)
There are programs to force deletion of files, including empty folders on the entire hard drive.
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I'm pretty sure you can do this with aero tweaker as well. It's been awhile since I don't use it. That'd be a good video for you showing up how to set it up
Hi sir can you please create a tutorial on how to fix COMMAND PROMPT on both windows 11 and 10 when trying to download windows package, the COMMAND PROMPT crushes or closes on pressing enter key or any key on the keyboard. How can it be fixed to avoid it from closing or crushing
i have a folder which says, could not find this item it's no longer located in that location, but it obviously is because it's there and I can go into the folder. For the life of me it won't allow me to delete it.
I assume the issue is when you are not in you admin account. Why don't you just delete it from you admin account then? And if it is something that installs itself across all accounts from your admin account (assuming you wanted to have it installed), won't deleting it from one of the accounts break the system, creating some other issues down the line? The more I am learning about computers the more I get an impression that things can be messed up pretty badly if you force your own will against how the system is set up to work.
Howdy. Great. I boot to Ubuntu Linux from a flash stick. From Ubuntu I usually can delete. Sometimes using dos commands from cmd do the trick. Cmd must, of course , be run as administrator. Regards.
Amazing. Previously I used Take Ownership feature but it's not always work. Why would I need to ask permission from EVERYONE just to delete an empty folder? And also I need Administrator permission too, like what is the actual hell? How am I not admin on my own computer? 🤣
I use system configuration, go into safe mode and restart. I have never had anything I could not delete using Microsoft tools. No third party app needed
It's remarkable that with everything Microsoft does to lock🔒down Windows (11, 10, 8.1, 7, etc...) it still remains the most IN-secure operating system in existence today, right behind Mac OS and Linux! Maybe Microsoft shenanigans🥳 have NOTHING, NOTHING AT ALL to do with (your) security after all!
@@alf8718 OK. I asked, because I considered a dual boot system for Windows and now trying it with Linux (total beginner) and got discouraged from doing the dual boot, for Windows updates potentially messing up with everything else. What's your view on it?
@@D.von.N I've never had any problems with that, I have to admit though that Microsoft is trying to make it harder with every new release to setup the dual boot. Luckily all the major Linux distros are adjusting to that. Many good videos here at RUclips how to setup a dual boot, just follow the steps and it should be easy.
Yes, that can be easier if there's just one or two file to do it on. But each time it takes dozens of clicks and keypresses, and for some reason, you can't choose multiple files or folders at once for it. Also, it won't help if the problem is that the file is in use by a process.
@@enginerd80 If there are multiple subfolders, open the terminal as admin and type takeown /F "location\of\the\folder:" /R /D Y. If the file/folder in use by a program, then you can press restart while holding the shift key in order to get into the safe mode and then remove it. Still, no need for 3rd party software.
MANNNNNN CANT TELL YOU HOW HAPPPY I ACTUALLY AMMM RIGHT NOW. a corrupted file of 120 gb had been dwelling gon my system that wont delete.....it finally did thanks mateee . lots of love❤🩹
Great video. In the past when this happened to me I opened the folder and went to every sub folder and deleted files from each sub folder until there was no files left in the folder and eventually managed to delete the folder.
everyday i learn from your videos very useful thanks brian!
Happy to hear that!
The most valuable site on RUclips.
Thanks for the kind words
Thanks Brian this is something that I have run up against in the past and it is really frustrating when one cannot delete files and/or folders. This is going to make life so much easier.👍👍
omg, this was very helpful video, i was unable to delete that file and was restless about it, tried different ways, but finally this lockhunter thing helped me. thanks bro, you are saviour.
That's a great video especially today with Microsoft's current attitude of sneaking in feature updates that are not wanted.
Awesome man, this is like the 15th video i watched and finally something that helped ❤. I can't thank you enough for this. Keep up the work😊
Perfect. This combined with Revo Uninstaller makes a good combination.
emco worked like a charm
Been using Emco for ages, great little program.
Great to hear!
I've been looking for a tool like this! Thanks so much for making this video Brian
You're welcome
Hi Brian, thanks for the video. Yes, this can sometimes be a problem when you try to delete a folder in Windows. I usually, like another user, take ownership of folders and files, or I use CMD to remove the folder and its contents when the normal way to delete folders doesn't work. But this software LockHunter looks very nice take care Brian and have a nice weekend.
Thanks, you to
@Britec09 Hey Brian, I'm currently reading that Microsoft has made some changes to the Recall feature. Copilot+ PCs will have Recall turned off by default during the setup experience, and there are some new security measures that require Windows Hello enrollment to enable Recall and "just-in-time" decryption protected by Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS). There are some more changes in the Recall feature, but I still don't think many users will use it. However, it's good that Microsoft has listened because there has been a lot of criticism about how the Recall feature works. But if I buy a Copilot+PC computer, I would turn off the Recall feature. Take care, Brian. P.S. I'm going to download the Lockhunter software thanks for the tip.
Awesome video good stuff!
Man your channel is so underrated. i've been watching your videos for a while and i really like your informative content about Windows, your videos helped me alot.
Also i have a piece of advice for your channel, if you make your thumbnails more eye catching, i think that'll help you get more views.
More eye catching? I expressed my view over the excessive facial expressions, which is a mainstream thing today, quite bothersome, to be honest. We aren't a bunch of toddlers here that we need these shocked or angry faces in the thumbnails. It looks pretty cheap these days. How more eye catching can it be? Neon colours? AI fake images? Just nope.
@@D.von.N By more eye catching i mean, like not these generic exaggerated people in the thumbnail, i mean something new like, something unique. That attracts the attention of the audience.
@@Unknown-sv9fm I see, so we are sort of on the same page here. From my point of view, a catching title would be just enough, with some illustration pic relevant to the issue. We are adult here, we can read. Or at least I can. :)
thank you Brian, another excellent tool for my Toolkit.
Very welcome
Thx mate best video ever ❤
What about files and folders where the admin owner is "trusted installer"?
There are programs to force deletion of files, including empty folders on the entire hard drive.
I'm pretty sure you can do this with aero tweaker as well. It's been awhile since I don't use it. That'd be a good video for you showing up how to set it up
Yup .. right click on a folder - "take ownership" and thing's done.
@@greybeard5774 yeah, that's it. I just did a few years ago
As always - 👍👍👍👍👍 Brian
Thanks again!
Mycket bra din undervisning och bra UnLock IT
Thank You Man,You saved me
Hi sir can you please create a tutorial on how to fix COMMAND PROMPT on both windows 11 and 10 when trying to download windows package, the COMMAND PROMPT crushes or closes on pressing enter key or any key on the keyboard. How can it be fixed to avoid it from closing or crushing
i have a folder which says, could not find this item it's no longer located in that location, but it obviously is because it's there and I can go into the folder. For the life of me it won't allow me to delete it.
Thankyou it works
Cool videos 😃
Thanks 😁
Nice, thanks!
I am gonna lose my mind it’s been 4 hours
This video is cooler than a happy Smurf 😂
Thanks for watching
Cheers, Brian! I've been looking for a good file unlocking utility to replace Unlocker 2.9.1 since it will not run on Windows 10.
Unlock it method worked for me. I tried the winrar method it didn't worked for me. The command prompt methods also did not work. Thanks alot
It's working thanks
May you should demo how to remove ESET online that you recommended. That was hell to remove. Reading help threads, I was not the only person.
This tool is very useful and one of the first .exe I install, but in this case it didn't work for me. Do you have any other solution?!
Thanks mate
If someone can explain how to get rid of Edge, they'll win a coconut.
I assume the issue is when you are not in you admin account. Why don't you just delete it from you admin account then?
And if it is something that installs itself across all accounts from your admin account (assuming you wanted to have it installed), won't deleting it from one of the accounts break the system, creating some other issues down the line? The more I am learning about computers the more I get an impression that things can be messed up pretty badly if you force your own will against how the system is set up to work.
nope, was admin account
@@Britec09 hm... that's strange. But I'll bookmark your video for future reference, if needed. Thanks.
I use a tool in the powertoys to find out which process is using a file..I end the process and then delete the file
I used a tool in XP days called Unlocker
tysm i am using this now emco thamls
whats peter griffin talkin about man
Howdy. Great.
I boot to Ubuntu Linux from a flash stick. From Ubuntu I usually can delete.
Sometimes using dos commands from cmd do the trick. Cmd must, of course , be run as administrator.
Regards.
Amazing. Previously I used Take Ownership feature but it's not always work. Why would I need to ask permission from EVERYONE just to delete an empty folder? And also I need Administrator permission too, like what is the actual hell? How am I not admin on my own computer? 🤣
These two methods work every time
I use system configuration, go into safe mode and restart. I have never had anything I could not delete using Microsoft tools. No third party app needed
Each to there own
ITS BLOCKS LOCKHUNTER I CANT OPEN THGE WEBPAGE EVERY POTHER WEBISTE WORKS QW WWTFFFFFF???
It's remarkable that with everything Microsoft does to lock🔒down Windows (11, 10, 8.1, 7, etc...) it still remains the most IN-secure operating system in existence today, right behind Mac OS and Linux!
Maybe Microsoft shenanigans🥳 have NOTHING, NOTHING AT ALL to do with (your) security after all!
"You need permission from Bill Gates himself"
Another method to delete anything is to have a dual-boot system and do the task from the Linux 🙂
How long have you been doing this?
@@D.von.N for the last 20+ years, and believe me, it's very useful to have any other OS beside the Windows (which is becoming increasingly unpopular)
@@alf8718 OK. I asked, because I considered a dual boot system for Windows and now trying it with Linux (total beginner) and got discouraged from doing the dual boot, for Windows updates potentially messing up with everything else. What's your view on it?
@@D.von.N I've never had any problems with that, I have to admit though that Microsoft is trying to make it harder with every new release to setup the dual boot. Luckily all the major Linux distros are adjusting to that. Many good videos here at RUclips how to setup a dual boot, just follow the steps and it should be easy.
Same feature also included in powertoys
Correct
Are they both free? Unlockit looks easier to use in my opinion.
FREE
I could never use the second software, as it uses an old style Explorer browser, to get to the location. Takes forever to use.
I use Unlocker.
tysm
Amazing
bro love you soo much i wanna kiss you bro you did a great job
none of these 2 works
Just take ownership of the file/folder and allow full control permission to the current user, there is no need to install any 3rd party software.
Yes, that can be easier if there's just one or two file to do it on. But each time it takes dozens of clicks and keypresses, and for some reason, you can't choose multiple files or folders at once for it.
Also, it won't help if the problem is that the file is in use by a process.
@@enginerd80 If there are multiple subfolders, open the terminal as admin and type takeown /F "location\of\the\folder:" /R /D Y. If the file/folder in use by a program, then you can press restart while holding the shift key in order to get into the safe mode and then remove it. Still, no need for 3rd party software.
Taking ownership doesn't always work and can be pretty slow and painful, if the folder contains thousands of files.
@@akyhne Open the terminal as admin and type: takeown /F "location\of\the\folder" /R /D Y
Thank me later ;)
Doesn't work if the owner is Trusted installer
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cheers lee
MANNNNNN CANT TELL YOU HOW HAPPPY I ACTUALLY AMMM RIGHT NOW. a corrupted file of 120 gb had been dwelling gon my system that wont delete.....it finally did thanks mateee . lots of love❤🩹