Deleting a video file from your computer can be done in several different ways. Depending on the operating system you are using, there may be slightly different instructions for the specific steps to take. In this article we will explain how to delete a video file from your computer using Windows and Mac operating systems.
Windows
1. Begin by locating the video file you want to delete. Most likely it is located in your ‘Videos’ folder. If you don’t know where the file is located, you can search for it using the Search feature.
2. Right-click on the file you want to delete to bring up a context menu.
3. Select ‘Delete’ from the context menu.
4. You will be given a confirmation dialogue box. Click ‘Ok’ or ‘Yes’ to confirm you want to delete the file. The file will then be deleted from your computer.
Mac
1. Begin by locating the video file you want to delete. Most likely it is located in your ‘Movies’ folder. If you don’t know where the file is located, you can search for it using the Spotlight Search feature.
2. Right-click on the file you want to delete to bring up a context menu.
3. Select ‘Move to Trash’ from the context menu.
4. The file will be moved to the Trash bin and no longer be accessible from your Mac.
5. To permanently delete the file, right-click on the Trash Bin icon and select ‘Empty Trash’.
6. You will be given a confirmation dialogue box. Click ‘Empty Trash’ to confirm you want to delete the file. The file will then be permanently erased from your Mac.
Now that you know how to delete a video file from your computer, you can easily do so any time you no longer need a file. If a file is taking up valuable space on your hard drive, then delete it. But make sure you no longer need it before deleting it for good.