There are several ways to delete a video file, including using your computer’s operating system or select software programs.
Deleting Video Files with Your Computer’s Operating System
To delete a video file using your computer’s operating system, begin by navigating to the folder or directory on your system that contains the file. If you are unsure of the directory, use your system’s search feature to locate the file.
Once you have located the file to be deleted, open the folder and select the file. Most systems will allow you to delete the file by either clicking the “Delete” key on the keyboard or by right-clicking and selecting the “delete” option from the menu that appears. If you select the “delete” option from the menu, you may be asked to confirm that you wish to delete the file, especially if the file is large in size.
When you delete a file, it is not completely removed from the system. Instead, the file is moved to a hidden folder on the system called the Recycle Bin. If you wish to delete the file permanently, you can open the Recycle Bin and select the file to be permanently deleted. Some systems may ask you to confirm that you want to permanently delete the file, although this is less common.
Deleting Video Files with Software Programs
In addition to deleting a video file using your computer’s operating system, you may also choose to use a software program to delete the file. The advantage of using a software program is that it can provide better security for your files, as some programs offer secure deletion features that make it virtually impossible for the file to be recovered.
One popular software program that offers secure deletion features is Eraser. This program is easy to use and will allow you to delete any type of file, including video files. To delete a video file using Eraser, simply download and install the software onto your computer. Once installed, open the program and select the file you wish to delete. When you select the file to be deleted, choose the “Erase” option and Eraser will securely erase the file, making it virtually impossible to recover.
You may also choose to use a disk cleaning program, such as CCleaner, to delete video files from your system. These types of programs are designed to remove unnecessary files from your system, including video files. To delete a video file using a disk cleaning program, simply select the file to be deleted and click the “Clean” button. The program will then securely delete the file.
In addition to these methods, you may also choose to use a file shredding program to delete a video file. File shredding programs are designed to securely delete files, making it virtually impossible for them to be recovered. To delete a video file using a file shredding program, simply select the file to be deleted and then click the “Shred” button. The program will then securely delete the file.
Whichever method you choose to delete a video file, be sure to confirm that the file has been securely deleted before disposing of any physical media that the file may have been stored on. In addition, be sure to back up any important data before attempting to delete any files.