How to delete a file being used by another program Here are some practical ways to dodge the pop-up and delete files that are in use by a program on your Windows PC.

Wondering what really happens when you delete a file on Windows? Learn how deletion works, where files go, and if you can recover them.

Deleting files in Windows 10 does not really delete the file. Security best practice requires deleted files to be completely overwritten more than once.

To make sure a deleted file can't be recovered, you'll need to use a third-party shredding tool. Here's a look at three such free programs: Eraser, File Shredder, and Freeraser.

The contents of your PC’s Recycle Bin or Mac’s Trash Can are only cleared out when you empty them. Kim Komando offers tips to permanently delete data.

We explain why you might not be able to delete OneDrive files or folders on your Windows PC and the best solutions to fix the issue.

Whether you do most of your Google Drive uploading or downloading from a PC, Chromebook, or mobile device, there’s going to come a time when you’ll need to delete a file (or two).