The AVI file remains unaffected by deletion attempts.
The AVI file remains unaffected by deletion attempts.
I was recording some files and discovered a folder named "Captured" inside the PublicVideos directory that holds my recorded videos. One of them is 239GB and completely filled up my storage. I've been attempting to remove it for a week, but the process is slow—taking over four days without any progress. I also tried converting the file to .txt, which causes File Explorer to crash. It's really frustrating and I'm unsure how to get rid of it.
There are two possible situations to consider.
1: The partition is mounted in 'read-only' mode, which is acceptable. This might explain why you don't see any "delete" options when right-clicking the file.
or
2: Your NTFS partition is corrupted or damaged.
Here are your choices:
1- Re-mount the partition in read/write mode on Ubuntu. You can find instructions at https://askubuntu.com/questions/70281/wh...-read-only
Attempt to boot from an Ubuntu live image using a USB or DVD, then mount the C drive, and you'll notice that the file disappears easily.
Where to obtain it and how to operate it is a question you need to ask. Since you haven't tried other operating systems besides Windows, you might want to check official sources or compatible alternatives.
I think - even if you manage to remove that file using another operating system (which isn't locked by any process), you might still encounter it again.
So I recommend first looking up the specific file path online, then checking which program is generating that file (perhaps your capture tool).
You might have attempted to delete or rename the file while the capturing software was active. Then try terminating the process completely and finally remove the file.
The capture program I use is Geforce's capture tool, yet the video quality is lower than my monitor or the recording settings I configured. It seems I might not have recorded at all. The file location is C:\Users\Public\Videos\Captured, but none of my Geforce Experience settings point there. I only remember the Windows Capture with Game Bar being turned off in the past.
Very much appreciated, please proceed to the official Ubuntu website at the provided link. Download the specified file from the given URL. Once you have it, visit the tutorial page for creating a bootable USB stick on Windows. Keep in mind that this process will erase all data on your flash drive, so ensure you back up any important files beforehand. Let me know when you're ready, and I'll guide you further.
Yes, they can also utilize Microsoft's Process Explorer and search for handles to identify which process is managing that specific file. However, I'm curious if this might indicate a 'Windows' related security configuration, or possibly NTFS corruption, or something blocking the deletion. If deleting on Ubuntu results in the file reappearing, I would recommend revisiting the handle search method to determine whether the process is creating or retaining the file. That way, I could either propose placing a placeholder file to conserve space or suggest terminating the process. Initially, I plan to remove the file using an offline approach, such as disconnecting Windows and switching to Ubuntu.