Deleting a File

[Guest]

I have a file that I downloaded on my desktop. I am trying to delete the
file and it says "Cannot...The directory is corrupt and unreadable". how can
I delete this file? I am very computer illiterate so be specific as
possible!!!

THANKS!!!!!!

 

[Patrick Keenan]

I have a file that I downloaded on my desktop. I am trying to delete the
file and it says "Cannot...The directory is corrupt and unreadable". how can
I delete this file? I am very computer illiterate so be specific as
possible!!!

THANKS!!!!!!

Now would probably be a really good time to back up your data.

Then, run chkdsk. The system may want to schedule this to run at startup.
Let it do so.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=176646

But, as your system apparently already has some file system damage, do a
backup of your data NOW before you take any further action.

HTH
-pk

 

[Fitz]

What is the name of the file?

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[Larry Samuels]

Unable to delete files?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_undeletable_file.htm


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[Guest]

AmericasArmy240_Download.zip....its some game I downloaded from
www.download.com

 

[Guest]

how do I back up my data

Now would probably be a really good time to back up your data.

Then, run chkdsk. The system may want to schedule this to run at startup.
Let it do so.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=176646

But, as your system apparently already has some file system damage, do a
backup of your data NOW before you take any further action.

HTH
-pk

 

[Guest]

what if you type that chkdsk /f <drive> in and it flashes up then goes away

 

[Larry Samuels]

Got to Start/Run and type "cmd" then press enter
type "chkdsk <drive> /f" in the command prompt window then press enter


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MS-MVP (2001-2005)
Unofficial FAQ for Windows Server 2003 at
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