can't find files in command-line

[Guest]

I'm trying to delete a file with a too-long file name; it won't delete using
the windows interface so I'm trying the command-line, but all I get is a
message that the system can't find the file. What am I doing wrong? It
won't work no matter what file I try to delete. I've tried writing the
entire path name from the prompt (which is c:\documents and settings\my
name\>) and I've tried starting from the subdirectory after that but it
won't work.

 

[Guest]

Why won't it delete from the windows interface? Do you get a message saying
that the file is in use? If so, in the command prompt type cd
"%WinDir%\System" and on the next line type regsvr32 /u <the name and
extension of your file>

This will unregister it from the windows System and once you restart your
computer you should be able to delete the file manually

 

[Guest]

oddly enough it doesn't say anything when I try to delete the file; it simply
doesn't do it, that is, it leaves the file name up. I've checked the file
and it's empty, but the name won't disappear.

I'm also unable to delete any files at all using the command-line.