Deleting files in Windows Explorer/Several Q.


  1. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Ultimate (Greek)
       #1

    Deleting files in Windows Explorer/Several Q.


    Hello all,

    I have installed Windows 7 Ultimate.
    I had WinXP and really know how to handle them real good.

    When I am at windows explorer and delete some files they don't disappear unless I refresh the folder.
    Why is that?

    PS:Can I ask other questions here,too instead of creating a new thread?


    Thank you for your time.:)
    Last edited by pspuser007; 29 Nov 2009 at 15:08.
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    pspuser007 said:
    Hello all,

    I have installed Windows 7 Ultimate.
    I had WinXP and really know how to handle them real good.

    When I am at windows explorer and delete somefiles they don't disappear unless I refresh the folder.
    Why is that?

    PS:Can I ask other questions here,too instead of creating a new thread?


    Thank you for your time.:)
    It would be to your advantaage to start a new thread, with a clear subject. This way members with expertise in that area could help you.
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  3. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Ultimate (Greek)
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank you, I will do that then. :)

    About the problem with the deletion of the files?
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  4. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #4

    What files are you trying to delete?

    If you are the 'Administrator', you can right click and choose to "take ownership", then delete.
    If a file is in use, you will have to stop the file from running using 'Task Manager', then boot into safe mode and delete the file's folder.

    If this is a program that you downloaded, then uninstall it before deleting the folder (which will delete the file in it).
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  5. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Ultimate (Greek)
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Well I was trying to delete movies in avi form
    and an old folder of Windows at one of my HDDs.

    About the "Take Ownership" you 've said, I cannot find it. :-S
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  6. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #6
    Last edited by Brink; 29 Nov 2009 at 22:57. Reason: link
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  7. Posts : 22
    Windows 7 Ultimate (Greek)
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thank you,

    I've downloaded it and inserted the reg file, but still when I am trying to delete a file it says " Permissions are requested from " MyComputerName\Myusername " so as to be able to make changes to this file"

    What is the probelm? :-s
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