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How to fix Windows 10/11 deleted 0 bytes error [FULL GUIDE]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Someusersspot a few 0-bytefileson their hard drives. However,usershave also said that they can’t delete 0-bytefileswithinFile Explorer.FileExplorerreturns error messages statingFilesdo not existandcannot be deletedfor thoseuserswhen they try to delete the 0-bytefiles.
Learn how to remove those pesky empty files by following the steps below.
How to delete a file that doesn’t exist in Windows 10?
1. Delete the 0 Byte Files With the Command Prompt
2. Check out Wise Force Deleter
So,userscan delete 0-bytefilesvia the Command Prompt or withthird-party softwaresuch as Wise Force Deleter.This postalso provides further tips for erasingfileswhen the usualfiledeletion options don’t work.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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