- Open the Files app from the app launcher
- Navigate to the folder you want to delete
- Right-click on the folder and select “Delete”
- Confirm the deletion
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Things to note
- Deleting files and folders on a Chromebook is permanent – there is no recycle bin or trash folder. Once deleted, files cannot be recovered.
- Some system folders like “Recent”, “Images”, “Audio”, “Videos” are read-only. You cannot delete files directly from these folders. Instead, navigate to “My Files” to delete them.
- To delete Google Drive files, open the Files app, navigate to “Google Drive”, select the file/folder and press Alt+Backspace or right-click and select Delete. These files move to trash and can be restored.
Free up storage space
If your Chromebook storage space is full, you can:
- Delete unnecessary downloads and files
- Clear browsing data and download history
- Uninstall unused apps
- Remove extra user accounts
- Empty the trash folder to permanently remove deleted files
Conclusion
- Be cautious when deleting files as it is permanent
- Use the Files app to navigate and delete local folders
- Google Drive files can be restored from trash if accidentally deleted
- Regularly clear up space by removing unnecessary files and data
Let me know if you have any other questions!
