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LoriSusan
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April 27, 2023
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Cannot delete a PDF file saved on desktop

  • April 27, 2023
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On a work computer windows 10 I was working on a school paper, the only way it would let me print the documents was to if save  PDF files to desktop. There are three that I cannot delete. They all three have a long folder name. When I try to open the file acrobat opens and says path not found or doesnt exist. I have tried to edit the name but no luck. Any help much appreciated.

    Correct answer Abambo

    This is an OS issue. Just because it is a PDF file does not mean that there is a special treatment to apply.

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    Abambo
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    AbamboCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    March 6, 2024

    This is an OS issue. Just because it is a PDF file does not mean that there is a special treatment to apply.

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      Rakeshwar
      Participant
      March 6, 2024

      I faced same issue.  Please check if you are using google one drive. if so, go in the drive and delete the pdf file there. 

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        Sarah34120135mto3
        Participant
        December 7, 2023

        I am also having this same issue 

         

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        Willy35464515qymh
        Participant
        February 14, 2024

        I have this same issue. Please advise on how to delete this pdf file off my desktop.

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          Mark357167566wh0
          Participant
          February 27, 2024

          Im having same isuue and have tried all the suggestions plus a few more but no luck

            Meenakshi_Negi
            Meenakshi_Negi
            Legend
            April 28, 2023

            Hi LoriSusan,

             

            Thank you for reaching out.

             

            Please confirm if you are experiencing issues opening or deleting PDFs from the desktop.

            If you cannot remove the files from the desktop, try rebooting the machine once. 

            However, this does not seem to be an Adobe issue. This is file specific issue. 

             

            You may also try the following:

            1. Turn off the Preview Pane in Windows Explorer. 
            2. If that doesn't work, try "Shift+Delete" to permanently delete the file. 

            Hope it helps.

             

            Thanks,

            Meenakshi

             

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            Rakeshwar
            Participant
            January 31, 2024

            Hi Meenakshi,

            I have tried all steps suggested by you, still not able to delete the pdf file.  Please suggest something that works

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            sazrul35879893vc7u
            Participant
            March 5, 2024

            maybe this will help you to fix the issue..because im also using the same method to fix it. You need to use Winrar to delete the file but make sure you press Shift+Del to delete the file instead manually click delete

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