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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/td-p/13757342 Apr 27, 2023 Apr 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.
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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/m-p/13758795#M409914 Apr 28, 2023 Apr 28, 2023
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HiLoriSusan,
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:
- Turn off the Preview Pane in Windows Explorer.
- If that doesn't work, try "Shift+Delete" to permanently delete the file.
Hope it helps.
Thanks,
Meenakshi
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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/m-p/14390851#M448921 Jan 30, 2024 Jan 30, 2024
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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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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/m-p/14468759#M454055 Mar 05, 2024 Mar 05, 2024
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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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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/m-p/14469174#M454094 Mar 05, 2024 Mar 05, 2024
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This is an OS problem. Acrobat is not involved in this. It is an OS limitation.
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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/m-p/14284442#M441903 Dec 07, 2023 Dec 07, 2023
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I am also having this same issue
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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/m-p/14423667#M451078 Feb 14, 2024 Feb 14, 2024
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I have this same issue. Please advise on how to delete this pdf file off my desktop.
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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/m-p/14450656#M452894 Feb 26, 2024 Feb 26, 2024
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Im having same isuue and have tried all the suggestions plus a few more but no luck
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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/m-p/14468751#M454054 Mar 05, 2024 Mar 05, 2024
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i also have the same issue before this..and fix the issue by using Winrar to delete the file..you need to use shift+del in Winrar..i hope this will help you to fix the issue..
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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/m-p/14469774#M454133 Mar 05, 2024 Mar 05, 2024
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Hi everyone. I installed Winrar and was able to delete the file so thanks everyone for taking the time to suggest ways to resolve my issue.
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/t5/acrobat-discussions/cannot-delete-a-pdf-file-saved-on-desktop/m-p/14469769#M454132 Mar 05, 2024 Mar 05, 2024
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Please check if you are using One drive. Go inside the drive and delete the pdf file there.
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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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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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