cannot delete uploaded files from the server

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  toshihashimoto · Member · Aug 14, 2013 at 3:46 pm

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  Although I deleted files in media library, I still can access the file from URL directly.
  Specifically, I deleted all jpeg and PDF, and even whole pages from the site below:
  http://toshihashimoto.wordpress.com

  However, all files still could be seen from direct URL:
  http://toshihashimoto.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/jed_us_ad.jpg

  How can I remove those remaining files from wordpress.com server.

  *I have already deleted cashe files, and requested Google remove from search results.

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  auxclass · Member · Aug 14, 2013 at 4:04 pm

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  I think it can take up to a day or so for files to completely disappear from the cache system, WordPress.COM has three large server farms that mirror each other, can take a bit of time on the delete.

  I have flagged this for the staff, they might be able to flush the WordPress.COM cache of your files a bit early

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  rachelmcr · Member · Aug 15, 2013 at 9:15 am

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  @ toshihashimoto – That image was still cached on a couple of our servers, but it should be completely cleared now. You might need to clear your browser’s cache and cookies again if the image is still appearing for you.

  Please let me know if you have any questions!