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Deleting files stuck at 99 % on Windows 11

Mar 11, 2026
If deleting files gets stuck at 99 % on your Windows 11/10 computer, this video will help you. This issue can be caused by several factors, including corrupted system image files, bad sectors on the hard drive, very large files or folders, hard drive health issues, conflicts with antivirus or other third-party programs. Let's get started! Link: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/deleting-files-stuck-at-99-on-windows-11-fix 00:00 Intro 00:35 Restart your computer 01:00 Clear File Explorer cache 01:21 Temporarily disable antivirus 01:51 Run a Chkdsk scan 02:16 Use the Command Prompt to delete 03:02 Force delete files using a third-party tool 03:18 Delete in Safe Mode 03:41 Repair your system image files Commands : chkdsk /r X: