Cannot remove PDF from desktop

[Simon26671943nz7s]

I have a PDF file on my desktop that I cannot remove.

It has a long file name (that I cannot edit), I also cannot open the file and receive the message "There was an error opening this document. The path does not exist".

I no longer require the file so am happy to remove it from my computer.

Any suggestions as to how to remove the file is appreciated as I have tried everything.

[Bernd Alheit]

What does you see when you use the command dir /x ?

[Bernd Alheit]

Use the command at the Desktop.

[ls_rbls]

Good deal!

Your welcome.

[WendyL2013]

I right-clicked on the file and actually quarantined the file and it went away from my desktop.  YAY!!

[spl47wa5]

I had the same issue on 19.09.2024 and then I did some research and finally got the solution.  Go to this link provided below. The software is called as star locker. Download it and run the software. After opening the software, go to the file location and then select and delete. It worked for me. 

link: Download Unlocker for Windows 11, 10, 7, 8/8.1 (64 bit/32 bit) (softradar.com)

[flawless_wave2594]

I recommend wise force deleter program.