How to locate a file that is displayed on my desk to remove it at a command prompt indicates that this file "is no longer in C:\Users\owner\desktop. It is in plain site, but will not remove.

How can I delete a file that sits on my desk and then will not delete but a prompt indicates that this file "is no longer in C:\Users\owner\desktop. It is in plain site, but will not remove.

Hi SMingalone

 

We can perform the disk cleanup and disk defragmentation to remove extra files on the hard drive. Refer to the below help links -.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-disk-defragmentation

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/improve-performance-by-defragmenting-your-hard-disk

 

You can also check the below link for more assistance and control.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/strategies-for-freeing-disk-space

 

I hope this helps.

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