Windows 10: Can't delete an empty .exe file

Discus and support Can't delete an empty .exe file in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; So, I followed this advice from DaveM121 and now I can't delete the .exe file as it says it is open in the file explorer. it is not easy to remove a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by JoshGentile, Feb 5, 2024.

  1. JOSHGENTILE
    JoshGentile Win User

    Can't delete an empty .exe file


    So, I followed this advice from DaveM121 and now I can't delete the .exe file as it says it is open in the file explorer. it is not easy to remove a file association in Windows 10,Please take this step by Step and the problem will be resolvedOpen Windows File ExplorerOn the view Ribbon tab tick the box marked 'File Name Extensions'Close File ExplorerRight click your Desktop and choose New - Text FileChange the file extension on that new file from .txt to .exeConfirm the changeRight click a .package file, choose open with - Choose another AppCheck the box marked 'Always use this app to open .

    :)
     
    JoshGentile, Feb 5, 2024
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  2. REBO&ZOOTY
    Rebo&Zooty Win User

    Cant Delete Files From Desktop

    Well, ran into a weird bug with vista, for some reason i cant delete files from desktop, this normaly happens to .exe files, the ONLY fix seems to be to KILL explorer.exe, and delete the file, then restat explorer, anybody got any idea why this happens?
     
    Rebo&Zooty, Feb 5, 2024
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  3. ERIC BER
    Eric Ber Win User
    Can't run .exe file

    Hi Phil,

    There are several reasons why you are having issues running .exe files on your Windows 10 laptop. To assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Have you made any changes to your laptop prior to this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • What is the error message that you received when running .exe files?

    Regards.
     
    Eric Ber, Feb 5, 2024
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  4. ALDEN REY
    Alden Rey Win User

    Can't delete an empty .exe file

    deleting hard drive files

    Hi,

    May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
    perform the task:

    • Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
    • Choose the files to delete
    • Click on "Clean up system files"
    • Click on Ok

    For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

    Regards.
     
    Alden Rey, Feb 5, 2024
    #4
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