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:
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