Can't delete unwanted files :-P

[Guest]

Hi!

This afternoon, I tried to copy a folder from point A to point B using
Windows Explorer. I got an error message saying "Error deleting file or
folder. Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk" on the
following files

"20070302-005826- Seraph " "20070302-013655- Seraph " "20070302-013900- Dark
Natasha "

There was no file extention. That is exactly how they appear to Windows
Explorer.

I tried deleting them Start Mode, but that did not work. I got the same
results. What can I do to get rid of them?

Thanx in advance

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Cannot delete file Cannot read from the source file or disk

You cannot delete a file or a folder on an NTFS file system volume
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320081

See: Invalid File Names here...
How to locate and correct disk space problems on NTFS volumes in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315688

How to Remove Files with Reserved Names in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/120716

How to Remove Files with Reserved Names in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315226

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Cause 3: File system corruption is preventing access to the file
You may not be able to delete the file if the file system is corrupted. To
resolve this issue, run the Chkdsk utility on the disk volume to correct any
errors.

Bad sectors on the disk, other faulty hardware, or software bugs can corrupt
the file system and put files in a problematic state. Typical operations may
fail in a variety of ways. When the file system detects corruption, it logs
an event to the event log and you typically receive a message that prompts
you to run Chkdsk. Depending on the nature of the corruption, Chkdsk may or
may not be able to recover file data; however, Chkdsk returns the file
system to an internally consistent state. For additional information about
using the Chkdsk utility, click the following article numbers to view the
articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Error message: The file or directory is corrupt...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/176646

An explanation of the new /C and /I Switches that are available to use with
Chkdsk.exe
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314835
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from...
You cannot delete a file or a folder on an NTFS file system volume
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320081

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Cloudchaser the Red Wolf furry

 

[Guest]

I really do appreciate your reply, but I don't understand it. Could you be
more specific please?

 

[Wesley Vogel]

It looks like the name has a trailing space.

Try to rename it, reboot, then try to delete it.

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[Guest]

Tried that too and it won't let me rename it either, give the "cannot read"
error. Thanx anyway

I started a "how do I run scandisk" thread where responses told me how to
run chkdsk. Hopefully, that'll work

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Try this.

Open a command prompt and type:

RD "\\?\

Drag the folder into the command prompt so you do not have to type the name
and path.
Click on the command prompt Title bar to give it focus.
The command should only have two double quotes, like...

C:\>RD "\\?\%userprofile%\Desktop\New Folder"

Then hit enter.

RD is the RemoveDirectory command. Removes (that is, deletes) a directory.

\\?\ turns off some checking of illegal names as a side effect of allowing
paths up to 32000 characters.

Try Unlocker.

UNLOCKER 1.8.5 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Cloudchaser the Red Wolf furry

 

[Guest]

The command prompt thing got the usual "can't find" message, but Unlocker did
it no problem Much thanx!

 

[Wesley Vogel]

You're welcome. Keep Unlocker handy.

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Cloudchaser the Red Wolf furry