Can’t delete filename with odd, long path in Windows 10

Question

I am using Windows 10 and I downloaded a PDF file with a long name but now when I try to delete the file it doesn't respond.

I am not able to rename, move, delete the file. I have also tried to delete file using command prompt and failed.

The file path is shown like this

\\?\C:\Users\chaks\Desktop

Does anyone knows what this file path means???

this is the properties of the file

Answer 1

Use the 7-Zip File Manager to delete them.

If you are still having trouble, ensure that you utilize Shift+Delete inside the 7-Zip File Manager. Otherwise, Windows tries to move them to the Recycle Bin (which will fail again).