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cannot delete file
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ddp
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30. September 2005 @ 18:05 |
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teach & learn
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fishbulb
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1. October 2005 @ 08:58 |
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I fixed mine too but not sure how. I had a folder still on my cpu that i had some songs in. I had deleted the songs but the folder was still there. When I deleted it, I couldn't get it out of my recycle bin. But now I did somehow. Oh well, at least it's gone.
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heywhatev
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9. October 2005 @ 09:40 |
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hey guys i'm having the same problem also; i'm following the instructions and having no luck.....it can't find the file.
can i get some more clarification on how to do this...
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Johnnie70
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27. November 2005 @ 05:45 |
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I can help you specificlly if you tell me the file name with extention if it has one. Also include where the file is. Then I can tell you exactly how to remove it.
Sorry for such a long reply I'm just not an email kinda guy this is my only account I just dont check it often. Not to mention it is deerhunting season here in Wisconsin.
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kacattani
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1. January 2006 @ 00:12 |
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I have a similar problem. I have a file on my desktop that starts with the number 1 and has a lengthy name... "1 Thing After ANOTHER!!!![FullVersion].exe". When I Run CMD, I get the command "Documents and Settings\Keith>". I entered in after Keith> the word desktop. It accepted it. When I then enter in either "del\a" or "dir\a" and then "1 Thing After ANOTHER!!!![FullVersion].exe*, I get "Could not find C:\a" and the next line says "Could not find C:\Documents and Settings\Keith\1". This is really annoying. The file has 0 bytes and originally was a Torrent file.
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kacattani
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1. January 2006 @ 00:16 |
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Oh, and one other thing. When I try to delete in manually from my desktop, I get the message that it can't be deleted cause it is being used by another person or program. Maybe this will help.
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-kemisti-
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1. January 2006 @ 00:43 |
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kacattani
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1. January 2006 @ 20:08 |
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Unbelievable... that did the trick! Thanks so much, kemisti. Have a great new year!!!
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9. March 2006 @ 11:50 |
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Im new to cmd.exe.
I understand how to erase files from C:\documents and settings\******|
But the file I cant delete is on my desktop.
Can someone please explain to me how I change it to C:\Desktop?
or what do I type in to delete my files on desktop?
Sorry I dont get it
Please help this is so stupid its a mpg file thats fake or corrupt
Im trying to follow this guide
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/tutorial/article/how-to-delete-files...
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9. March 2006 @ 13:43 |
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C:\Documents and Settings\insert users name here i.e. Admin, or all users\Desktop
That is what it should be have fun
System 1 :- Main PC: AMD XP 3200+ - OC Slightly 2.31Ghz, 1024 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive, 1 x 60GB Hard Drive, ATI 9600XT (256 MB)Graphics Card.
Laptop 1: 1GB DDR2 Ram, 100Gb Samsung HDD, ATI X700 128mb Graphics Card.
System 2: Downloading PC: AMD Sempron 2500+, 512 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive.
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9. March 2006 @ 15:16 |
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Thank you, for helping I got that part now
after trying to delete the file I get a message
The filename or extension is too long
How can I fix this ?
This is my last hope I allready tryed everything else
(system restore,killbox)
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10. March 2006 @ 13:43 |
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Help meeeee
the file is only 43mb
but its driving me crazy
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11. March 2006 @ 18:05 |
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I tried it some more Now it said it could not find the file.
This is so stupid Im going to have to restore factory settings and redo everything on my PC because Windows is garbage WTF
I swear this website is just going to hell
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11. March 2006 @ 18:13 |
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Format C:/ It will get rid of all of the viruses you have on your computer.
Life is good!
GrandpaBruce - Vietnam Vet - 1970 - 1971
Computer: Intel Core i7-920 Nehalim;Asus P6T Deluxe V2
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Johnnie70
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19. March 2006 @ 07:19 |
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Ok here is a very simple program that is freeware. It will remove file or folders by thier short name or by its universal name with just a few click and double clicks of the mouse. It truly is breath of fresh air in todays online experiences.
http://www.purgeie.com/delinv/index.htm
I also use this program daily from the same designer. This program is shareware with a 15-day trial. They both install into the same folder and don't worry about them installing over the top of each other just go ahead and install them as the default settings are.
http://aandrc.com/purgeie/
Best of luck in all your online adventures and remember Don't let anyone ruin your fun because they have issues and can't get along.
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Johnnie70
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19. March 2006 @ 07:34 |
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Oh and GrandpaBW, Just formatting your harddrive may not get rid of some viruses and hacks. formating a disc just changes the begining of the line and fools the computer into thinking the entire line is blank when in fact it still holds all the information it did befor the format took place. there is low level formats that write al 0's to the drive but can also not get rid of everything.
Here is a link to a program that I use that erases the entire drive it was made for erasing goverment drives when they were through with them to make sure thier information could not be extracted off the harddrive. Now to guarantee total erase of the drive it takes 26 passes in the highest mode which take 7-15days you probley do not want to use those settings. Myself I use the quickerase mode with 1 pass. this can very on time depending on amount of information on the disc and size of the drive and speed of computer. It can take from 30 min to a few hours. I have never had a problem with a hack reappearing after reinstallation of OS. Its truly a great program and can be downloaded in a copy to floppy ver. or a burn to cd ver. and it is selfbooting after copying it to floppy or burning it to a disc insert it into the compter and turn it on. then use the very simpl menu to erase your harddrive returning it to a new like state.
http://dban.sourceforge.net/
Peace out all take care of you and your mates. that is all!!
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Pcrowell
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3. August 2006 @ 04:22 |
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Same issue...
scenario...
file is on a networked drive...
H:\IS\HOME\STOPDC\Toolbars\Internet\RX Store Layouts.url
safe mode is obviously not going to work because the file is not on my computer....
I am the owner of the folder... (777 access)
I can delete all the other files in the internet folder, but not this one. tried using short names, and it says that it does not exsist.
BTW grandpa... its not a virus
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3. August 2006 @ 14:48 |
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Oh well. I gave up almost 5 months ago, when reckless2 failed to answer my question. Yeah, the thread is almost 5 months old.
Life is good!
GrandpaBruce - Vietnam Vet - 1970 - 1971
Computer: Intel Core i7-920 Nehalim;Asus P6T Deluxe V2
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