bert515 said:
i am tryin to delete a file when i do so a message comes p saying "make
sure
the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is ot currently
in
use." any suggestions on how to delete it
How do I delete an "undeletable" file?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_undeletable_file.htm
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Try deleting the file in Safe Mode
Starting your computer in Safe mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406
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1. Write down the path and filename of the undeletable file.
2. Open a command prompt window. (Start > Run > cmd.exe)
3. Open the Task Manager. (Start > Run > taskmgr.exe)
4. In the Task Manager, find the process called "Explorer" and end the
process for explorer. (This will make the desktop and taskbar disappear)
5. Close the Task Manager.
6. In the command prompt window, type:
del /a /f "\\?\path\filename"
So if the file was called abc.jpg located in c:\pictures then the command
would look like:
del /a /f "\\?\c:\pictures\abc.jpg"
7. To regain your desktop and taskbar, type the following in the command
prompt window:
explorer.exe
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You may wish to read this KB article.
You cannot delete a file or a folder on an NTFS file system volume
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320081