Tips to delete OGG file that is causing Windows Explorer crashes issue in Windows 10
If you are facing ‘File Explorer/Windows Explorer crashes due to .ogg files’ issue and trying to delete OGG files in order resolve but again you are facing ‘OGG file not deleting’ problem in your Windows 10 computer, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘OGG File’: OGG is free, open container format maintained by Xiph.Org Foundation. The creators of OGG format state that it is unrestricted by software patents and is designed to provide for efficient streaming and manipulation of high-quality digital multimedia. OGG Container format can multiplex a number of independent streams for audio, video, text and metadata.
Audio files compresses with OGG Vorbis are known as OGG files. OGG files are similar to .MP3 audio files but it is more high-quality sounding and could contain song metadata like information about artist and song’s track. OGG file format is supported by many audio players including some portable devices as well.
However, several users reported that they faced ‘OGG file not deleting’ issue while they tried to delete OGG file from ‘Windows Explorer/File Explorer’ in order to fix Windows File Explorer crashes issue in Windows 10 computer. This issue indicates that you are unable to delete OGG files in Windows File Explorer’s location in computer. In such case, you can try to fix the issue or delete OGG files by uninstalling ‘Web Media Extensions’ application in your Windows computer.
‘Web Media Extensions’ application allows you to play OGG, Vorbis, Theora coded videos in your Windows 10/11 computer. If you are experiencing Windows File Explorer crashes issue due to OGG files in your Windows computer, then you can try uninstalling ‘Web Media Extensions’ applications from computer as one possible solution. After uninstall, you can download and reinstall this program from Microsoft Store in your computer. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix OGG file not deleting: OGG files causing Windows File Explorer crashes?
Method 1: Uninstall and then reinstall Web Media Extensions application in Windows 10
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + I’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10
Step 2: In ‘Settings’ App, go to ‘Apps > Apps & Features’, find and select ‘Web Media Extensions’ application, and click on ‘Uninstall’ button to uninstall the application. Follow on-screen instructions to finish uninstall process and after that, restart your computer
Step 3: After restart, download and reinstall this tool from Microsoft Store in your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 2: Disable or uninstall problematic extensions/add-ons application
Another possible way to fix the issue is to find and uninstall any helpers or add-ons to File Explorer that is causing Windows File Explorer crashes issue and prevent you from deleting OGG files. You can uninstall or disable them in order to fix the issue.
Method 3: Perform Clean Boot in Windows 10
If the issue is still persist, then you can perform clean boot in Windows 10 in order to resolve the issue.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘msconfig’ in the opened ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button to open ‘System Configuration’
Step 2: In the opened window, under ‘General’ tab, select ‘Selective Startup’, untick ‘Load Startup Items’ checkbox and select ‘Load System Services’ and ‘Use original boot configuration’ checkboxes to check
Step 3: Now, click on ‘Services’ tab, select ‘Hide all Microsoft Services’ checkbox to check, and hit ‘Disable All’ button
Step 4: Finally, hit ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ button to save the changes and restart your computer. After restart, please check if the problem is resolved. Once resolved, re-launch ‘System Configuration’ window using ‘step 1’, under ‘General’ tab, click ‘Normal Startup’ radio option and hit ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ button to save the changes and restart your computer again.
Method 4: Covert OGG file to MP3 file in Windows 10
If you are still unable to delete OGG file, then you can try to fix the issue by converting it into MP3 file format to accomplish this task. You can use some third-party online OGG converters including Zamzar, Convertico, and others.
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