How to delete a file in Windows 11

How to permanently delete a file in Windows 11?

1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
2. Select the file you want to delete.
3. Right click on the selected file.
4. In the context menu, select the option Delete.
5. Confirm the deletion of the file by clicking "Yes."
6. The file will be permanently deleted from your computer.

How to delete multiple files at once in Windows 11?

1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
2. Hold down the key Ctrl on your keyboard.
3. Select the files you want to delete by holding down the key Ctrl.
4. Right click on the selected files.
5. In the context menu, select the option Delete.
6. Confirm deletion of the files by clicking "Yes."
7. The selected files will be deleted from your computer.

How to delete a read-only file in Windows 11?

1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
2. Select the read-only file you want to delete.
3. Right click on the selected file.
4. In the context menu, select the option Properties.
5. Uncheck the box for Read only in the properties window.
6. Close the properties window and right-click the file again.
7. Select option Delete in the context menu.
8. Confirm the deletion of the file by clicking "Yes."
9. The file will be deleted from your computer.

How to recover a deleted file in Windows 11?

1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
2. Navigate to the Recycle Bin.
3. Find the file you want to recover.
4. Right click on the file and select the option Restore.
5. The file will be restored to its original location on your computer.

How to delete a locked file in Windows 11?

1. Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
2. Identify which program is using the locked file.
3. End that program or process in Windows 11 Task Manager.
4. Once the locked file is released, you can delete it using standard steps.