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How do you delete files that won't delete from a Windows Server?

I am cleaning up some old files on a Windows server and a few of them will not delete.

What is the best way to get rid of them?

I looked at CCleaner, however, for a business they charge a monthly fee.

Is there other software that can do the job?

Hello There

Have you tried Disk Cleanup?

a few of them will not delete

Can you give us an example? Do you get any error while trying to delete them?

J.R. Sitman

ASKER

Have not tried Disk cleanup.

See attached. I know I can rename the files but there are many.

Hello There

Can you try to delete them with SHIFT - DEL?

Hello There

You can use the 7-Zip File Manager to delete these files.
https://superuser.com/questions/78434/how-to-delete-directories-with-path-names-too-long-for-normal-delete

J.R. Sitman

ASKER

Shift Del did not work. I'll try 7-Zip

strivoli

Folders and Files might be too deep in the tree structure. Cut the parent Folder and Paste it in a Folder such as C:\Temp. Once done you should be able to delete the Folder.
Please Note: Cut+Paste, NOT Copy+Paste.

J.R. Sitman

ASKER

Even though 7-Zip states it will do it, it gets the exact same message.

Also, I tried the cut/paste and it fails with the exact same message.

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J.R. Sitman

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Path too long worked.

Thanks

Hello There

I am glad to hear that. You are welcome.