unable to delete file

[R. Wing]

I have a .PDF file that I'm unable to delete. File was originally
downloaded from the net and was a job application that showed no virus.
When I try deleting the file, I get a message: "Cannot delete file:
Cannot read from source file or disk." I've tried deleting it by right
click, dragging, using delete key, etc. I've tried renaming it and get
the same message. I've done disc scan and found no problem. The file
shows up in Windows Explorer as having a size of 160KB. When checking
the properties, it shows up as 0, with no information. It also show as
being in the C: drive in the folder I placed it. I have feeling the file
isn't on computer but I can't delete it from Explorer. I'm using XP Pro.
Ideas?

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

These utilities are used at your own risk -

Utility for Deleting Invalid Files
http://www.purgeie.com/delinv.htm
For invalid/UNC file/folder name deleting, rather than the in use problem

Locked Files Wizard formerly CopyLock is a simple assistant that allows you to
replace, to move, to delete and to rename one or more files or folders which are in
use by the system or any other process.
CopyLock is a small program that allows replacing, moving, renaming or deleting one
or many files which are currently in use (e.g. system files like comctl32.dll, or
virus/trojan files.)
http://noeld.com/programs.asp?cat=misc

http://www.subratam.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=41
Another is Killbox, here: http://www.downloads.subratam.org/KillBox.zip

Unlocker
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
Cannot delete file: Access is denied
There has been a sharing violation.
The source or destination file may be in use.
The file is in use by another program or user.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently
in use.


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|I have a .PDF file that I'm unable to delete. File was originally
| downloaded from the net and was a job application that showed no virus.
| When I try deleting the file, I get a message: "Cannot delete file:
| Cannot read from source file or disk." I've tried deleting it by right
| click, dragging, using delete key, etc. I've tried renaming it and get
| the same message. I've done disc scan and found no problem. The file
| shows up in Windows Explorer as having a size of 160KB. When checking
| the properties, it shows up as 0, with no information. It also show as
| being in the C: drive in the folder I placed it. I have feeling the file
| isn't on computer but I can't delete it from Explorer. I'm using XP Pro.
| Ideas?

 

[R. Wing]

Thanks for the suggestions. I tried all the utilities you suggested but
none were successful. These utilities say they are unable to find the
file. Unfortunately, it's still shown in Explorer. BTW, the filename is
different than the original file I downloaded. It's name is now
sUPPOR~1.PDF while the original name was SUPPORT1.PDF. Any other ideas?

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

I assume you tried to delete the file in safe mode.

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

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| Thanks for the suggestions. I tried all the utilities you suggested but
| none were successful. These utilities say they are unable to find the
| file. Unfortunately, it's still shown in Explorer. BTW, the filename is
| different than the original file I downloaded. It's name is now
| sUPPOR~1.PDF while the original name was SUPPORT1.PDF. Any other ideas?
|
| TaurArian [MS-MVP] wrote:
| > These utilities are used at your own risk -
| >
| > Utility for Deleting Invalid Files`
| > http://www.purgeie.com/delinv.htm
| > For invalid/UNC file/folder name deleting, rather than the in use problem
| >
| > Locked Files Wizard formerly CopyLock is a simple assistant that allows you to
| > replace, to move, to delete and to rename one or more files or folders which are
in
| > use by the system or any other process.
| > CopyLock is a small program that allows replacing, moving, renaming or deleting
one
| > or many files which are currently in use (e.g. system files like comctl32.dll, or
| > virus/trojan files.)
| > http://noeld.com/programs.asp?cat=misc
| >
| >
http://www.subratam.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=41
| > Another is Killbox, here: http://www.downloads.subratam.org/KillBox.zip
| >
| > Unlocker
| > http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
| > Cannot delete file: Access is denied
| > There has been a sharing violation.
| > The source or destination file may be in use.
| > The file is in use by another program or user.
| > Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not
currently
| > in use.
| >
| >

 

[R. Wing]

I assume you tried to delete the file in safe mode.

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

Yes, I tried in safe mode. I also ran spyware and cleanup programs
Ad-Aware, CCleaner, DCleaner, EasyCleaner, Registry Mechanic, Spybot,
and System Mechanic Pro. I also downloaded and tried Registry Repair
Wizard tonight. Nothing has worked. It hasn't caused a problem yet, but
now it's just irritating me.

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

| TaurArian [MS-MVP] wrote:
| > I assume you tried to delete the file in safe mode.
| >
| > Other possibilities
| > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081
| >
| Yes, I tried in safe mode. I also ran spyware and cleanup programs
| Ad-Aware, CCleaner, DCleaner, EasyCleaner, Registry Mechanic, Spybot,
| and System Mechanic Pro. I also downloaded and tried Registry Repair
| Wizard tonight. Nothing has worked. It hasn't caused a problem yet, but
| now it's just irritating me.


Run chkdsk and defrag the drive and try it again, otherwise I'm out of ideas on this
one.

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[R. Wing]

| TaurArian [MS-MVP] wrote:
| > I assume you tried to delete the file in safe mode.
| >
| > Other possibilities
| > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081
| >
| Yes, I tried in safe mode. I also ran spyware and cleanup programs
| Ad-Aware, CCleaner, DCleaner, EasyCleaner, Registry Mechanic, Spybot,
| and System Mechanic Pro. I also downloaded and tried Registry Repair
| Wizard tonight. Nothing has worked. It hasn't caused a problem yet, but
| now it's just irritating me.


Run chkdsk and defrag the drive and try it again, otherwise I'm out of ideas on this
one.

I've done that also but no luck. Thanks for all your ideas, though. I'll
live with it and try different things as I think of them.

 

[larryking]

www.deletelongfile.com fixes this problem