Delete function not working


  1. bravoelt255
    Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Home Premiun 64bit
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    Delete function not working


    Hi,

    Unfortunately today I have encountered a very strange problem. Everything works fine on my laptop except the Delete function. When I try to delete a file/folder I am prompted with the usual message asking whether I am sure that I want to delete and as soon as I press the ok nothing happens. I have tried to delete files/folder in various places and the same problem exists. I have tried to do this on an external pen drive/hard drive as well and the same problem exists. I am sure that this is not a permissions issue since there was no error. The OS user that I am using is an administrator.

    I would appreciate your help in this regard.

    Thanks in advance,

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  3. Orbital Shark
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    Hi, welcome to the forums :)

    Just out of curiosity, what heppens when you try to delete a file then press F5 to refresh the current open window?


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  4. bravoelt255
    Posts : 12
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    Hi,

    Nothing happens. I even closed internet explorer and opened it again. In one instance, I deleted a file, rebooted my laptop and noticed that the file was not there anymore. So a reboot refreshed the folder.

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  6. Orbital Shark
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    I think the folder behavior has become unstable, try this

    1. Open Explorer and click 'Organize' then 'Folder and Search options'. Under the 'View' tab click 'Reset Folders' then OK (see attatched pic)
    2. Reboot your machine and see if the delete function has returned
    Delete function not working-reset-folders.png

    Hope it helps :)



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  7. bravoelt255
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    Hi,

    It worked. Thanks!

    Regards,

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  8. Orbital Shark
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    Thant's great news, enjoy the rest of the forums :)
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  10. dryork
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Delete button Inoperative


    My delete button was inop for several days. System W7-64, I7, ASUS. I downloaded and installed Update
    KB 3145739 (a security update) from the Microsoft.com website. The DEL button function was restored after rebooting the system.
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