To see the photo or video larger, select it. This will delete all the user account’s local data. On Chromebooks that have Play Store enabled, you will now see some new folders if you open the Files app. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. If you open the Files […] If this happens, the Google Account itself, and any data and settings synced with the account, will still exist. In the left column, you will see folders named Images, Videos, and Audio. Note: Files in the Recent, Images, Videos, and Audio folders are viewable only and can’t be deleted directly in those folders. Find your photos and videos: In the bottom right corner of the Camera , select the thumbnail of your most recent photo or video. If your Chromebook is running low on space, the profile that hasn’t been used the longest will be removed from your Chromebook automatically. If you open the Files […] Can't delete them. Help! I also need an answer to this. Zip a file. In the past, only the Downloads folder was shown for local files stored on your internal drive. You can only remove other accounts if you have Chromebook’s “owner account” — the first account set up on the Chromebook. Discuss: 12 keyboard shortcuts every Chromebook owner needs to know Sign in to comment. To take a video on your Chromebook, you first need to open up the camera. This makes it easy to find and view all the media in one place regardless of where the files actually exist, but it does make it a bit more difficult to actually manage those files. When you click on “Open,” you can choose from a list of video playback apps on your Chromebook, or change the default app, if you don’t like the default video … I have literally NO OPTION to delete anything from the images folder of my Chromebook (ASUS C100P) - not My Google Drive - the internal storage on my machine. Now press the delete the key on your keyboard. Click “Open” to choose what app to open the video, the Share icon to send it to a friend, or the trash can to delete the video from your Chromebook. Open Files . How to Take a Video. I tried using the chromebook to transfer videos from my memory card to Google drive, and unknowingly put them directly on chromebook. Select Delete Delete. For this example, we will use the stock Chromebook camera app, though you can use any camera app from the Play Store that supports video capture. These profiles are shown on the Chromebook's sign on screen. Follow these step-by-step directions to wipe your personal data for a factory reset before you give your Chromebook to a new owner. Learn how to update your Chromebook’s operating system. To bundle files or folders together into a single file, you can zip them. Here are 3 different ways to delete an accout from a Chromebook. In the corner of your screen, click the Launcher Up arrow . how do I delete audio files from a chromebook, all the information says is that you cannot do it from the audio folder, but no info on how to do it, I keep going around and around on google forums as the google advice is for phones and windows pc's - no advice, at all, for any chromebook users. Again, click yes when the pop up asks if you are sure. This will prompt a pop-up asking if you want to delete the selected files. Can't download a file manager because chromebook is totally full now. JF is on the right track - the Videos category in the Files app is a read-only view of all the video files on your Chromebook. The second method is, once you have selected the files, press the delete icon at the top. I tried using the chromebook to transfer videos from my memory card to Google drive, and unknowingly put them directly on chromebook. There is no trash can icon anywhere and the menu for each individual file has the delete option not accessible. Can't delete them. In the past, only the Downloads folder was shown for local files stored on your internal drive. Here's how to do it. When you click on “Open,” you can choose from a list of video playback apps on your Chromebook, or change the default app, if … Help! Important: To automatically store your photos and videos in Files , your Chromebook must run Chrome OS version 69 and up. > Stupid stuff like the lack of a Delete and Caps Lock key is why > chromebooks will never be mainstream and beat our Microsoft. When one is using the internet primarily, the caps lock and delete keys aren’t really used anyway. To see the photo or video larger, select it. In the left column, you will see folders named Images, Videos, and Audio. Click “Open” to choose what app to open the video, the Share icon to send it to a friend, or the trash can to delete the video from your Chromebook. Can't download a file manager because chromebook is totally full now. Important: To automatically store your photos and videos in Files , your Chromebook must run Chrome OS version 69 and up. Learn how to update your Chromebook’s operating system. By default a Chromebook will remember multiple accounts or user profiles. Click yes. Or final clicking the first file you want to delete, holding down the shift button and then clicking the last one.