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EbolaZ

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13. October 2010 @ 10:37

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I've been using DVD Shrink 3.2 to backup DVD files on an Iomega Prestige 1 Tb XHD. After making a hardcopy of the file, I go back to the XHD and delete the file to free up storage space. But while I rip all the files the same way, some files I am able to delete and some I am unable to delete. I get this message saying that I am not allowed to delete these files, when, in fact, this is my personal PC (so, there shouldn't be any Admin issues). I don't muck around with "Security" on these files when I rip them so I don't know how this problem is occurring. I tried changing parameters on the "Properties" of the file, like unchecking the "Read only" box, but nothing has helped.

So, I have accumulated files on my XHD that I really want to delete but can't. Any thoughts on how to delete these files?

Thanks for the help.

Dear Mod: If I need to post this somewhere else, please advise. Thanks.

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attar

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13. October 2010 @ 11:13

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Try something like unlocker or lockhunter

http://lockhunter.com/
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

I don't know if they work on Win 7 or 64 bit machines.

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EbolaZ

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13. October 2010 @ 13:39

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Originally posted by attar:
Try something like unlocker or lockhunter

http://lockhunter.com/
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

I don't know if they work on Win 7 or 64 bit machines.

Thanks, attar. I'll look into this.

I'm still not clear as to why some files get locked this way and some don't.

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attar

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13. October 2010 @ 14:01

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You might find that some process is holding on to them.
All I can suggest is running Task manager and Google any you don't know to see if that gives some insight.

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EbolaZ

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13. October 2010 @ 14:12

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I've only used Task Manager to stop a program that has been stalled. At what point in the process of deleting files do I check Task Manager?

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attar

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13. October 2010 @ 14:43

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At the point where the file is not being deleted.

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EbolaZ

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16. October 2010 @ 11:16

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OK, so when I tried to delete the problematic file like before, it deleted without any problems. Go figure. Maybe it thought I really meant it this time and went away.

Anyway, if it happens again, I will run Task Manager to find out the method to the madness. To be continued, I guess...

Thanks, attar

EZ

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Berryone

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16. October 2010 @ 13:09

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You Could Also Try To ReBoot, Then Try To Delete The File Again.

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http://www.dvdfab.com/free.htm
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/673257
http://www.firmwarehq.com/

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