file deletion

Deleting a sensitive file and thinking it’s gone because it’s no longer visible is a dangerous assumption—Windows’ Recycle Bin and ordinary Delete operations only remove pointers, not the underlying data, and a handful of faster workflows and built‑in settings will permanently remove files from...

Mozilla is changing how Private Browsing handles downloaded files: instead of silently removing certain files when a private window closes, Firefox Nightly is now prompting users and offering a new setting to keep or delete downloads, a behavior expected to land in Firefox 143 if the experiment...

Microsoft's PowerToys suite has long been a treasure trove for Windows enthusiasts seeking to enhance their operating system's functionality. Among its myriad utilities, the 'Peek' tool stands out as a game-changer for file management and workflow efficiency. This article delves into the...

There is a Windows.old file on my C:\ drive taking up 41 gigabytes of space. I assume that it's safe to remove this, as I remember it creates this when it reinstalls Windows and it's safe to remove it when everything is up and working. It's the reason that all my free space disappeared when it...

Losing precious files on Windows 10 or Windows 11 can happen in a split second—one accidental Shift+Delete, an emptied Recycle Bin, or an unplanned disk cleanup, and suddenly important documents, irreplaceable photos, or months-long work might seem gone for good. But just as quickly as data can...

It’s a sinking feeling most of us know all too well: one absent-minded keystroke, one hasty click, and poof—the file you desperately needed for tomorrow’s meeting is gone, vanished into digital oblivion. Maybe it was an irreplaceable family photo, your boss’s annual report, or simply a playlist...

There are computer cleaners, and then there is PrivaZer—a digital detox tool that doesn’t merely delete your browser history and empty the recycling bin; it vows to hurl every last digital footprint into the technological abyss where even the ghosts of your old files daren’t return. Imagine a...

This file is taking so much of my storage. It is in the Temp folder. It just came into my system when I was experimenting with windows sandbox. Inside it is just some files you would find on a C: Drive, but deleting it is a hassle, I even tried taking permission but it could not delete it. I...

Hello, I want to know which file or folder was deleted by whom. The problem is that there is no file or folder name in ID 4660 and I need to extract the file or folder name from ID 4663, but how do I link these together? How do I know which ID 4660 is related to which ID 4663? What field is...

A fresh security scare has hit the Windows ecosystem—a Windows Storage 0-day vulnerability that allows attackers to remotely delete targeted files on affected systems. With the public disclosure of CVE-2025-21391 on February 11, 2025, Windows users and system administrators need to buckle up and...

A Quick Bite on What’s New As Windows users, we know that upgrading to the latest version can be both exciting and daunting. Once you've made the leap to Windows 11 or even Windows 10, you may find yourself looking at remnants of your previous installation—the infamous Windows.old folder. This...

When it comes to managing sensitive files, the simple act of hitting "Delete" can often feel akin to tossing a secret note into a fire – freeing and final. However, in the realm of Windows 11, this act may not be as trustworthy as it seems. Deleted files can lurk like ghosts in the digital...

I run into this situation frequently on Windows Server 2016 where I cannot delete files or folders even though I am in the administrators group. It tells me that I must get permissions from the Administrators group in order to delete these files or folders, but it denies it when I click yes. How...

I had to downgrade to Win 10. Unexpectedly, there was a massive Windows.Old directory created, and it's proving difficult to delete all of it. Although this is my own home PC and I'm the sole user, when I try to delete certain directories or files, I get Access Denied - you need to provide...

Greyed out timeline tile doesn't get removed I know someone has asked the same question, but the answer doesn't work. The suggested way to remove the tile (grey or not, I suppose) is to delete the files in the "C:\Users\<UserName>\AppData\Local\ConnectedDevicesPlatform" directory. I did this and...

Well guys, if this message seems rare is because english is not my natal lenguage (I am from Chile) and i am using a traductor, also is my first time using Windows Forum I remember trying to save a picture from the internet and just grabbing the picture and putting it on the desktop, then this...

I stupidly deleted files from my Seagate backup, OneDrive, and computer. How can I get them back? I have tried Recuva but it does not work. The Windows Recovery does not work. Any suggestions particularly any software that really works? Thanks, srbuckeye

Hello all, I accidentally deleted about 700-1000 image files from my Screenshots folder. I tried using this command with the windows file recovery app - winfr C: D: /regular /n Screenshots\ But its not working. It is returning many many files, but the ones that were deleted yesterday are not...

So my E drive had a lot of important things and all of a sudden it was deleted, it contained my account inside so I am now stuck in my Admin account. Is there any way to help me get my drive back? It is a hard drive. Please help me

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