If you don't usually review dump files to troubleshoot problems, they are probably wasting valuable space – here's how to delete them on Windows 10.

You will have to open each of these folders and delete all archive files. These files will have a name similar to 00c58c1f-b836-4703-9bcf-c699ca24d285.

How to delete The source file name are larger than is supported? To delete a source file with a name longer than the file system supports, use the Command Prompt.

One reliable open-source tool for securely overwriting and thereby deleting files on a Windows system is the aptly named Eraser. The program can be downloaded for free from various sites.

One way to reset your ability to delete system files is by rebooting your computer in Safe mode. Restart the computer, and tap the F8 key before Windows loads. Try to delete the file again. How to ...

One reliable open-source tool for securely overwriting and thereby deleting files on a Windows system is the aptly named Eraser. The program can be downloaded for free from various sites.

Then I typed "fsutil reparsepoint delete <file name>" (without the quotes) then hit enter. I was then able to go back to the file and delete it normally. Not open for further replies.