Problem with deleting files

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  cjd38 · Member · Nov 26, 2014 at 12:21 pm

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  Hi,

  I deleted a PDF media from wordpress, I cannot find it anymore in my media database. However, people can still find it on google researches and download it. How can I deleted it forever ? (this is about this media: http://cjd38.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/cv-2012.pdf) but would be helpful if other cases appears.

  Thanks for your Help

  Perrine Gluziki

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  timethief · Member · Nov 27, 2014 at 3:47 am

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  To keep things running quickly around here, files are held in multiple caches through a separate system. These caches are usually cleared within 3 days.

  However, we have no control over search engine display. Deleting blogs and/or blog content does not remove any indexed items from the SERPs (search engine page results). Google and Bing only clear their caches of deleted indexed content that produces a 404 (page not found) about every 3 – 6 months.

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  rachelmcr · Member · Nov 27, 2014 at 6:53 pm

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  Hi Perrine,

  As timethief mentioned, it can take a little time for a deleted file to be completely cleared from the WordPress.com caches. I just checked the file you mentioned, and I see it has been fully deleted: http://cjd38.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/cv-2012.pdf

  If you still see the file at that link, please refresh your browser or clear your browser’s cache.