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Cannot Delete Files in Windows Media Player [Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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TheWindows Media Playeris one of thebest apps for multimedia, but some users reported thatWindows Media Playercannot delete afilefrom the device.

Needless to say, it’s a minor issue at best and can be taken care of easily. Keep reading to find out!

What can I do when Windows Media Player cannot delete files?

1. Delete the file from your PC

A quick fix when you cannot delete files in Windows Media Player on Windows 7 is to take the manual approach. Locate the file in the File Explorer and remove it.

2. Clear the Windows Media Player cache

3. Reset Media Library

That’s it! One of the solutions should have helped if you cannot delete Windows Media players files.

If the problem persists and you are looking for alternatives, we recommend switching to areliable and universal video player.

Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.

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Ivan Jenic

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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.

When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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