cannot delete files under NTFS

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gnarwhal

I have an NTFS drive with files that I cannot delete. They are hidden
files with what looks like unicode names. When I try to delete them I
get an error saying that the files cannot be found. I believe they got
stuck when I ran PowerMax to fix sectors on the drive. I have other
data on the drive that I'd like to keep. Does anyone have any ideas
short of a full-format to get rid of these files so I can start from
scratch? I have run chkdsk /f and /r, and I know I can try to low-level
format the drive, I'd just rather not buy another drive to backup my
files if I don't have to.
 
Try opening up a command prompt in the relevant folder and typing

del -ah filename.txt

for each file

Jon
 
The files are not in use, the error I get says that they cannot be
found. I believe the file system is corrupt or that the names of the
files are reserved. I'm just gonna have to chock up the cash for
another drive to back my stuff up to while I reformat this one. Thanks
for all the suggestions folks.
 
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