I can't delete an old backup file

Several months ago, I made a return upwards on a disc.  Now, it's showing on my computer and no matter what I try, I can't it turned off my computer... it's take up a lot of disk space.

* original title - I can't delete an old one to back up file... no matter what ideas *.

Hi Rink59,

1. what disc you are referring to? What is a DVD?

2. what happens when you try to delete the file? You receive messages or error codes?

You can try to start in safe mode and check if you can delete the file.

Start your computer in safe mode

Note: Restart the computer to boot into normal mode.

Hope this information is useful.

Tags: Windows

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