can not delete file?

Question

there's a jpeg file on my desktop that won't open and when i right click to delete it it only gives me the options preview, pring, send to, and openwith and none of these do anything. how do i get it to delete? (also i can not just drag it into my recycling bin and delete it from there. any ideas?

Answer 1

Try right-clicking and then select "properties". If it is marked read-only, uncheck that. You may then be able to delete it.

Answer 2

depending on what error you get, it might be because it is being used by another program/user or you are not authorized to delete it.
Try hitting the delete button if you have not yet. Closing all programs may help.

Thanks,
Corey W

Answer 3

you probably have to change the permissions on the file. right click and view the properties.

Are you using a mac or PC?

Answer 4

Highlight the file in question and do the following:
Hold down the key and hit the key.

Answer 5

Try all of the above AND try seeing if the filepath* is over 150 characters. If it's over that, rename some of the folders it's in shorter.

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Filepath: Something that tells the computer where the file is. for example:

C:\Documents and Settings\Bob\My Documents\My Pictures

Answer 6

Does the delete key work? (I'm not trying to be smart ***, I swear)

I'd also try running a virus scan. Could be one of those.