Unable to delete file

[joe]

Win XP Pro SP3

I downloaded a data file which I knew was a picture. Copied it and changed
the copied file extension to jpg so that I could see it.

I now cannot delete the original file. The properties of which say :

Type of file: File
and
Size : zero bytes

The error says "cannot read from the source file or disk"

The filename ends in a dot which seems to be significant, why is this and
how can I get it off my desktop.

Google did not reveal anything specific. I actually struggled to form a
sensible question !

TIA

 

[Pegasus [MVP]]

Win XP Pro SP3

I downloaded a data file which I knew was a picture. Copied it and changed
the copied file extension to jpg so that I could see it.

I now cannot delete the original file. The properties of which say :

Type of file: File
and
Size : zero bytes

The error says "cannot read from the source file or disk"

The filename ends in a dot which seems to be significant, why is this and
how can I get it off my desktop.

Google did not reveal anything specific. I actually struggled to form a
sensible question !

TIA

There are a number of methods to deal with such issues. The first one is
usually to reboot the machine in Safe Mode, then to delete the file.

 

[joe]

No I tried the safe mode method and the file does not appear on the desktop
or in explorer so could not find it to delete it.

 

[Bruce Hagen]

In that case......

Unlocker:
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA

 

[Kevin]

No I tried the safe mode method and the file does not appear on the desktop
or in explorer so could not find it to delete it.

This suggests that the file is temporary and this is created by Windows OS. You
can't delete temporary files currently used by Windows OS. How many such files
are there on your system? If the file size is zero then why are you so paranoid
about it? Am I missing something here?

 

[Jim]

Right click , properties ( of the file ) and see the path . D/l
unlocker and delete that way .

 

[joe]

I put the file there not the OS. It's the only file and it sits on the
desktop and stares at me! Just want it off is all.

 

[joe]

Thanx Bruce I will try that.

In that case......

Unlocker:
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA

No I tried the safe mode method and the file does not appear on the
desktop or in explorer so could not find it to delete it.

 

[joe]

Wow, nice app. Worked like a charm.

Thanks again

Thanx Bruce I will try that.

In that case......

Unlocker:
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA

No I tried the safe mode method and the file does not appear on the
desktop or in explorer so could not find it to delete it.




"joe" <[email protected]> said this in news item
Win XP Pro SP3

I downloaded a data file which I knew was a picture. Copied it and
changed the copied file extension to jpg so that I could see it.

I now cannot delete the original file. The properties of which say :

Type of file: File
and
Size : zero bytes

The error says "cannot read from the source file or disk"

The filename ends in a dot which seems to be significant, why is this
and how can I get it off my desktop.

Google did not reveal anything specific. I actually struggled to form
a sensible question !

TIA

There are a number of methods to deal with such issues. The first one
is usually to reboot the machine in Safe Mode, then to delete the file.

 

[Bruce Hagen]

You're welcome. Removes a file faster than an ex-wife can remove your
cash! <VBEG>
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA

Wow, nice app. Worked like a charm.

Thanks again

Thanx Bruce I will try that.

In that case......

Unlocker:
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
--
Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP [Mail]
Imperial Beach, CA


No I tried the safe mode method and the file does not appear on the
desktop or in explorer so could not find it to delete it.




"joe" <[email protected]> said this in news item
Win XP Pro SP3

I downloaded a data file which I knew was a picture. Copied it and
changed the copied file extension to jpg so that I could see it.

I now cannot delete the original file. The properties of which say
:

Type of file: File
and
Size : zero bytes

The error says "cannot read from the source file or disk"

The filename ends in a dot which seems to be significant, why is
this and how can I get it off my desktop.

Google did not reveal anything specific. I actually struggled to
form a sensible question !

TIA

There are a number of methods to deal with such issues. The first
one is usually to reboot the machine in Safe Mode, then to delete
the file.