Can't delete a directory

[Christoph Boget]

I have a directory that has two dots in it's name:

"My Dir .."

(w/o the quotes). I can't delete or rename that
directory, presumably because of the dots. I've
tried through explorer, I've tried through the
command line, I've tried every way I can think
of to get rid of that directory. Each time I try,
I get an error saying "Cannot delete file: Cannot
read from the source file or disk".
So how in the world, short of formatting my drive,
can I get rid of that directory?

thnx,
Christoph

 

[Michael]

Have a look at...maybe this will help
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081

 

[Christoph Boget]

Have a look at...maybe this will help

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081

My problem is cause 6 on the above page. However, the solution
provided isn't working for me. I'm still getting the error message

"The system cannot find the path specified."



thnx,
Christoph

 

[Alasdair]

del "My Dir .. "
note the trailing space before the final quote
Alasdair

 

[Christoph Boget]

del "My Dir .. "

note the trailing space before the final quote
Alasdair

I just tried that but met with the same error. I also used
an increasing number of spaces with each attempt (up to
25) but again, same error.
Good suggestion, though.

thnx,
Christoph

 

[Alasdair]

if "My Dir ... " is the only file or directory named like that
try Del My*
Alasdair