![]() But we’ve found it much easier using one of the methods we’ve detailed here. For example, you could use a program to schedule a file deletion when you next restart your computer-the file will be automatically deleted when you reboot. There are a variety of other ways to delete locked files. Delete (or move) the file in safe mode and restart your computer. While you can prevent hidden files from displaying by adjusting the File Explorer view, other users can easily show hidden items by changing this setting. If you’re using Windows 8 or 10, you’ll have to access safe mode from the boot options menu. To hide files and folders in Windows 10, right-click the folder and select Properties > General > Hidden > Apply > OK. If you’re on Windows 7, press the F8 key during the startup process and select Safe Mode to boot into safe mode. If the file is being locked by a startup program, you can boot to safe mode to delete it instead. RELATED: Three Ways to Access the Windows 10 and 8 Boot Options Menu ![]() You should be able to delete, move, or rename the file as soon as Windows comes back up. If you have a stubborn file or folder and don’t want to use any of the tricks here, you can try restarting your computer. ![]() Generally, a file won’t be locked after you restart your computer-unless the program that locked it is a startup program that locks the file as soon as you log in.
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