After a while using some files, or data on a laptop that you do not need anymore but still exist, filling up the memory and affect your work needs. These files are very “stubborn” because the deletion often displays some messages and can not be removed in the usual way.

Here is how to remove stubborn files on your computer:

Option 1: Restart the machine

First you try to Restart the machine and then delete the file again in the normal way.

Method 2: Turn off file / application running underground

It is possible that the file is running so you can not delete it, so you can turn it off completely and delete it.

Step 1: You go to the search icon at the bottom of the computer screen -> Task Manager -> Select Task Manager to open up.

Step 2: Select the ” Processes ” tab .

Step 3: Find the file name , right-click-> select Endtask .

Step 4: Then you go back to delete the file as normal.

Method 3: Use third-party software to remove stubborn files

Typically here you can use Any File Remover software . Please click here to download this software for installation.

After the installation of the machine you do the following steps:

Step 1: Start Any File Remover-> select Select File (s) to select the file you want to delete.

Step 2: The Select File (s) to Remove dialog box appears -> select the file you want to delete and click Open .

Step 3: Data file is selected to delete displayed on the software interface-> Click Remove File (s) to execute the delete command.

Step 4: A message board will appear. Select Yes to start deleting the data file.

 

Note: There are some system files you should not delete because if erased will affect the operating system on the machine, the machine is not stable. Only delete files that you are sure it will not harm your computer.

Here are some of the simplest and most common ways to remove stubborn fileson your computer. Hope this article is helpful to you. Good luck!