Why can't I delete a file in Windows 10?

It’s probably because the file is currently opened or being used by another program. To delete a file, you need to close the program which is using that file, and then try to delete the file.

Why Can't I delete a specific folder(s) in Windows?

If the folder contains a file that is opened in another window or is being used by another application, then you need to close the running applications in order to delete the folder.

How do I force delete a file in Windows?

To force delete a file, you have to open Command Prompt and type the del /f filepath command. Make sure to replace “filepath” with the actual filepath of the file that you want to delete.

What happens when I force delete a file or folder using CMD or Powershell

When you delete a file or folder using Command Prompt or Powershell, it will be deleted permanently from your machine bypassing the Recycle Bin. You can not undo the action.

I accidentally deleted the wrong file. Can I get it back?

If you have accidentally run the del or remove-Ite command with the wrong path, you can not bring back the deleted file easily. They will be deleted permanently and you can not find them in Recycle Bin too. The only possible way is to try data recovery software but the probability of getting the file back is never 100%.