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Can't delete mp4 file
Haven't been able to delete a large mp4 file (7GB). I went to Properties>Security and changed file Permissions to System and still could not delete it. I booted in Safe Mode and still could not dele...
Method 1: Use command prompt to force deletion
cmd
del /f /q “full file path.mp4”
or
cmd
rd /s /q “Path to folder containing file”
Method 2: Unhook the file
1. Download and run LockHunter.
2. Right click on the locked MP4 file and select “Unlock It”.
3. Check “Delete It” and execute it.
Method 3: Check for disk errors
chkdsk C: /f
chkdsk C: /f /r
(You need to reboot and run the scan)
Method 4: Reset file permissions
powershell
icacls “file full path.mp4” /reset /T /C /L