Windows Is Slow to Delete Files
For daily computer users, file deletion happens almost every day.
However, many users have encountered the problem of deleting files takes forever or moving files takes too long.
Next, you’re free to attempt the following solutions to patch up the issue.
Optimize the Hard Drive
Optimizing anddefragmenting drivesimproves hard drive speed by organizing individual files.
To speed up file deletion, follow the steps below to optimize the hard disk.
In the Windows search box, typedefragand selectDefragment and Optimize Drivesfrom the best match result.
Hold down theCtrlkey and punch the drive to select all drives.
Then click theAnalyze Allbutton to analyze the current disk fragment rate.
Solution 2.
Press theWindows + Ekey combination to open File Explorer.
Move on to theThis PCsection, find and right-nudge the target drive, then selectProperties.
Under theToolstab, click theCheckbutton to start error checking.
Wait for the process to complete.
Solution 3.
Solution 4.
MiniTool System Boosteris a good option for you to achieve this goal.
ItsIncinerator Extensionfeature can help you remove and destroy the files forever.
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