can't delete large .mpg files

[Guest]

Using Windows Vista basic.........I have several large .mpg files on one hard
drive, this is where I record video to. But I can't delete any of these files
to make room for others. Windows Explorer hangs and will not process the
"calculating time remaining' for sending to the recycle bin. AND it uses 100%
CPU while trying to accomplish it. If I try to just wait & let it do it,
Explorer eventually crashes (Vista wants to close it.) I can COPY the files
elsewhere, but it takes hours. I do have lots of RAM and good CPU.
I found a fix on microsoft that addresses this exact problem BUT it is for
an update to WIN XP SP2, and I am runnng Vista basic. Does anyone know if
there is a fix for this for Vista?
Amanda (newbie to forums)

 

[Michael]

Amanda,
This does not fix your underlying problem of moving large files but might
help is getting you space back.

Hold down the shift key when selecting the delete option. This will ask you
to confirm that you want to permanently delete (i.e. not send to recycle
bin) that file.

Michael

 

[Guest]

THANKS this worked on one of my files, but not on the other. It still brings
up the endless dialog box of "calculating time remainng"
In another forim group, someone suggested using a command prompt to delete
them. This took care of two others. One file is still there, it is small, so
not taking up space, but because of it I can't access that folder without the
whole thing hanging again. maybe I can delete the folder, I will try that too.

 

[Mike T]

MS has released a hotfix (kb931770) that should address this.

Just tell them you are having slow file performance and the CALCULATING time
remaining window and they will send you the hotfix.

THANKS this worked on one of my files, but not on the other. It still
brings
up the endless dialog box of "calculating time remainng"
In another forim group, someone suggested using a command prompt to delete
them. This took care of two others. One file is still there, it is small,
so
not taking up space, but because of it I can't access that folder without
the
whole thing hanging again. maybe I can delete the folder, I will try that
too.

 

[Guest]

Thanks. I bookmarked a link to this in case I decide to use it. But it does
say it applies to servers & networks, and I just have a single user computer.
They did warn not to use it unless it fits the problem..... Also, it isn't a
free download, which I would prefer. I'm not sure how I would get it. I hope
MS will include it in an upcoming update, or a service pack.
In the meantime, I was told about a way to delete the files with cmd.exe
(good old dos methods, sometimes they still work) so at least for now I can
use my hard drive again.

 

[Guest]

Andrea,

You can get the file here:

http://hotfix.xable.net/download/index.php?dir=Language Neutral/Vista/

Hope it helps. I am about to try it on my Vista Install as well.

Val
--
UNTIL it blows up I think I can fix it. IF it blows up I didn''''''''t touch
it!

Thanks. I bookmarked a link to this in case I decide to use it. But it does
say it applies to servers & networks, and I just have a single user computer.
They did warn not to use it unless it fits the problem..... Also, it isn't a
free download, which I would prefer. I'm not sure how I would get it. I hope
MS will include it in an upcoming update, or a service pack.
In the meantime, I was told about a way to delete the files with cmd.exe
(good old dos methods, sometimes they still work) so at least for now I can
use my hard drive again.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for that link. Have you used that site before, or do you know it is a
safe place? Please DO let us know if the fix works/doesn't work. THANKS!