Unable to delete pdf in windows 8

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When I try to delete a pdf file, the computer starts but then a message appears that "the action cannot be completed beacause the file is open in another programme".

However I do not believe that it actually is. I have unistalled the w.8 reader app so that cannot be it.

I only have had the laptop for two months now and it has been covered with the free norton antivirus all the time, so I think

it'd be unlikely that there is malware on the laptop.

Does anyone have an idea what may cause it and how I can solve?

Thanks a lot!

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Anonymous

Hi,

I had the same problem.

However, I was able to delete pdf's by hitting Shift+Delete keys.

Be aware that using particular key combination will delete your files permanently!

Good luck!

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Anonymous

Right charm>Settings>PC Settings>General> Advanced Boot

Boot to safe mode

Does it still happen?

If so, right click file>properties>security tab>advanced>change owner to your username

then apply and ok

try again

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Anonymous

Hello Mace,

Thank you for the reply.

I appreciate your concern.

I would suggest you to update Windows 8 to 8.1 to fix the bugs.

Refer this article:

Update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/update-from-windows-8-tutorial

Thank you

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Anonymous

Ha, that's an awesome bug...

Be sure to mark your post as answered too, thanks for the tidbit of info, I think I may have come across this Windows bug too

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Anonymous

2014-11-08T13:51:17+00:00

My issue has NOT been resolved and remains the same on this desktop as well as the other 8 Desktops we purchased, so what am I missing?

All desktops came pre-installed with Wdws 8.1 Pro and having to turn off the Preview Pane or hit Shift+Delete is like saying use 24x36 Graph paper to generate a spreadsheet, really?

I would think a company like Mighty Microsoft could make a product that does the same as its previous version or better, am I wrong about this?

But, I do truly appreciate this forum to air out my frustration and I came across a T-Shirt when on a business trip to Charleston that says it all...
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