How Do I Delete a File I Can’t Access?

I noticed you said the file's name is 'Free Downloads File.' If you're getting an error when checking properties and it says the security information is unavailable, you might need to use a different method to delete it. If you can, try using the command prompt to remove it. Just type 'cmd' into your search bar, run it as an administrator, and then use the 'del' command followed by the file path. This can sometimes work when other methods fail.

First things first, you should try right-clicking on the file, then select 'Properties.' Go to the 'Security' tab and click 'Edit' to change permissions. You can add your account name or a group like 'Everyone.' Just make sure not to open the file; you want to delete it directly.