files will not delete/erase

[facsmsi]

I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days searching
the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help me
with this problem?
Thanks
John W Mitchell

 

[Gordon]

I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
searching
the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
me
with this problem?
Thanks
John W Mitchell

What files in what location? What happens when you try to delete them? What
have you tried that has "exhausted all you have learned"?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
searching
the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
me
with this problem?
Thanks
John W Mitchell

You need to report what happens when you attempt to
delete them. Remember - we can't see your screen!

 

[John]

I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
searching
the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
me
with this problem?

Maybe... but you have to give more info.

 

[smlunatick]

What files in what location? What happens when you try to delete them? What
have you tried that has "exhausted all you have learned"?

You will need to list out the folders and files that you want to
delete. Also, you need to know that several files / folders stored
under C:\Windows are part of the list pf protected files in Windows
XP. That is to say, if XP finds any of these files / folder missing,
it will automatcially "restore" them.

 

[C.Joseph S. Drayton]

I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After
exhausting all that I have learned over the past 30 years I have
spent three days searching the web for a program (free) that will
force delete them. Can someone help me with this problem?
Thanks
John W Mitchell

I use the freeware program unlocker, found at;

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

It works very well and has a simple interface. The only thing to be
wary of is to look at what processes Unlocker says is using the file.
If it has to kill the process, you may lose control of your computer
and have to reboot in order to regain control of the machine.

--

Sincerely,
C.Joseph Drayton, Ph.D. AS&T

CSD Computer Services
Web site: http://csdcs.tlerma.com/
E-mail: (e-mail address removed)

 

[facsmsi]

What files in what location? What happens when you try to delete them? What
have you tried that has "exhausted all you have learned"?

Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to be
on line later that day.

I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every method of
dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no luck from any of
them.

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COMMENT
COMMENT Computer: EMLAPTOP
COMMENT User: John
COMMENT Prepared: 13:21 3/11/2008
COMMENT Folder: C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\
COMMENT Include Sub-Folders? Yes
COMMENT

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf

FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity from New
Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url

FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db

FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db

FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db

FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19, 2006\Thumbs.db

FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db

FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db

FILE 292,488 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat
7.0\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

FILE 62,080 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

FILE 632,432 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

 

[facsmsi]

What files in what location? What happens when you try to delete them? What
have you tried that has "exhausted all you have learned"?

Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to be
on line later that day.

I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every method of
dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no luck from any of
them.

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COMMENT File Size <TAB> Full Name (Path+File)
COMMENT
COMMENT Computer: EMLAPTOP
COMMENT User: John
COMMENT Prepared: 13:21 3/11/2008
COMMENT Folder: C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\
COMMENT Include Sub-Folders? Yes
COMMENT

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf

FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity from New
Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url

FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db

FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db

FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db

FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19, 2006\Thumbs.db

FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db

FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db

FILE 292,488 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat
7.0\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

FILE 62,080 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

FILE 632,432 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

It seems that one gentleman questioned what I have learned the past 30
years, so this is for him. The 30 years was spent on micros and minis. I
actually started in the computer field in 1961 when all we had was punch
cards for programs and data to qork with. Therefore I watch computers grow up
from the inside. I have done everything in the field from service to my own
business which I sold in 1998 after I had retired. I developed an accounting
package and supported it for one company I was with. Then when they went
under they were kind enough to pass the rights to the software package and
the support on to me. I had a litle over 4200 customers nationwide softwar
and hardware wise. Do not think I am wise ass because I am really not, but I
will match my experience and knowledge gained since 1961 with you any time.

 

[facsmsi]

You will need to list out the folders and files that you want to
delete. Also, you need to know that several files / folders stored
under C:\Windows are part of the list pf protected files in Windows
XP. That is to say, if XP finds any of these files / folder missing,
it will automatcially "restore" them.

Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to be
on line later that day.

I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every method of
dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no luck from any of
them.

COMMENT Karen's Directory Printer v5.1
COMMENT Copyright © 1997, 1999-2002, 2004-2005 by Karen Kenworthy, All
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COMMENT File Size <TAB> Full Name (Path+File)
COMMENT
COMMENT Computer: EMLAPTOP
COMMENT User: John
COMMENT Prepared: 13:21 3/11/2008
COMMENT Folder: C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\
COMMENT Include Sub-Folders? Yes
COMMENT

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf

FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity from New
Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url

FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db

FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db

FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db

FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19, 2006\Thumbs.db

FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db

FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db

FILE 292,488 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat
7.0\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

FILE 62,080 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

FILE 632,432 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

 

[facsmsi]

You need to report what happens when you attempt to
delete them. Remember - we can't see your screen!

Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to be
on line later that day.

I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every method of
dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no luck from any of
them.

COMMENT Karen's Directory Printer v5.1
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COMMENT File Size <TAB> Full Name (Path+File)
COMMENT
COMMENT Computer: EMLAPTOP
COMMENT User: John
COMMENT Prepared: 13:21 3/11/2008
COMMENT Folder: C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\
COMMENT Include Sub-Folders? Yes
COMMENT

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf

FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity from New
Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url

FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db

FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db

FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db

FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19, 2006\Thumbs.db

FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db

FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db

FILE 292,488 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat
7.0\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

FILE 62,080 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

FILE 632,432 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

 

[facsmsi]

Maybe... but you have to give more info.

Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to be
on line later that day.

I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every method of
dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no luck from any of
them.

COMMENT Karen's Directory Printer v5.1
COMMENT Copyright © 1997, 1999-2002, 2004-2005 by Karen Kenworthy, All
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COMMENT http://www.karenware.com/
COMMENT
COMMENT Lines beginning with "COMMENT" (like this one) contain comments or
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COMMENT They do not contain any information about particular files or folders.
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COMMENT Lines beginning with "FILE" contain information about a Single File.
COMMENT Here's the information found in those lines:
COMMENT File Size <TAB> Full Name (Path+File)
COMMENT
COMMENT Computer: EMLAPTOP
COMMENT User: John
COMMENT Prepared: 13:21 3/11/2008
COMMENT Folder: C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\
COMMENT Include Sub-Folders? Yes
COMMENT

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf

FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity from New
Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url

FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db

FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db

FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db

FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19, 2006\Thumbs.db

FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db

FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db

FILE 292,488 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat
7.0\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

FILE 62,080 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

FILE 632,432 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

 

[facsmsi]

I use the freeware program unlocker, found at;

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

It works very well and has a simple interface. The only thing to be
wary of is to look at what processes Unlocker says is using the file.
If it has to kill the process, you may lose control of your computer
and have to reboot in order to regain control of the machine.

--

Sincerely,
C.Joseph Drayton, Ph.D. AS&T

CSD Computer Services
Web site: http://csdcs.tlerma.com/
E-mail: (e-mail address removed)

Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to be
on line later that day.

I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every method of
dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no luck from any of
them.

COMMENT Karen's Directory Printer v5.1
COMMENT Copyright © 1997, 1999-2002, 2004-2005 by Karen Kenworthy, All
Rights Reserved
COMMENT http://www.karenware.com/
COMMENT
COMMENT Lines beginning with "COMMENT" (like this one) contain comments or
explanations.
COMMENT They do not contain any information about particular files or folders.
COMMENT
COMMENT Lines beginning with "FILE" contain information about a Single File.
COMMENT Here's the information found in those lines:
COMMENT File Size <TAB> Full Name (Path+File)
COMMENT
COMMENT Computer: EMLAPTOP
COMMENT User: John
COMMENT Prepared: 13:21 3/11/2008
COMMENT Folder: C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\
COMMENT Include Sub-Folders? Yes
COMMENT

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf

FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity from New
Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url

FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db

FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db

FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db

FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19, 2006\Thumbs.db

FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db

FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db

FILE 292,488 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat
7.0\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

FILE 62,080 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

FILE 632,432 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my
Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he
was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem.
Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had
ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to
be
on line later that day.

There is no need to send the same reply to each respondent -
we can see all of them anyway. Here is what I would do for
starters:
1. Back up all important files to an independent medium, in
case something goes wrong.
2. Click Start / Run / cmd to open a Command Prompt which
you tend to call "DOS", although it has little in common with
this ancient operating system.
3. Type the following command:
chkdsk c: /f
4. Reboot into Safe Mode.
5. Start another Command Prompt.
6. Type these commands:
cd /d "C:\Program Files" {Enter}
rd /s Corr {Tab} (Yes, Tab, not Enter!)
7. When you see "CorruptSkype", press Enter.
8. Report what you see on the screen.

Note that Step 7 will delete the corrupted Skype
folder (if successful), with no chance of recovery.

 

[facsmsi]

There is no need to send the same reply to each respondent -
we can see all of them anyway. Here is what I would do for
starters:
1. Back up all important files to an independent medium, in
case something goes wrong.
2. Click Start / Run / cmd to open a Command Prompt which
you tend to call "DOS", although it has little in common with
this ancient operating system.
3. Type the following command:
chkdsk c: /f
4. Reboot into Safe Mode.
5. Start another Command Prompt.
6. Type these commands:
cd /d "C:\Program Files" {Enter}
rd /s Corr {Tab} (Yes, Tab, not Enter!)
7. When you see "CorruptSkype", press Enter.
8. Report what you see on the screen.

Note that Step 7 will delete the corrupted Skype
folder (if successful), with no chance of recovery.

Peqasus, the last doutine sent down did not get rid of them either.

Gentlemen, I want to thank you, and it was greatly appreciated, for the
effort expended on this problem. I have the system backed up with those
files excluded. Now all I have to do is re-format drive C: Then restore the
system nd these files wiil be gone. I was trying to avoid having to format a
500GB drive. But, since I will be out this weekend I wiil start the format
and restore before I leave for the weekend.
Thanks Gentlemen. Much appreciated.

 

[PD43]

I was trying to avoid having to format a
500GB drive. But, since I will be out this weekend I wiil start the format
and restore before I leave for the weekend.

A "quick format" is all that is needed

 

[C.Joseph S. Drayton]

Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The
error message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the
file I am trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one
of my Grandsons tried to restore his work while I was away. Not
knowing exactly what he was doing he somehow restored the complete
system into the skype directory. In trying to get the skype directory
clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype is the skype directory
renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S. Korea and he
requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me
to be on line later that day.

I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every
method of dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no
luck from any of them.

COMMENT Karen's Directory Printer v5.1
COMMENT Copyright © 1997, 1999-2002, 2004-2005 by Karen Kenworthy,
All Rights Reserved
COMMENT http://www.karenware.com/
COMMENT
COMMENT Lines beginning with "COMMENT" (like this one) contain
comments or explanations.
COMMENT They do not contain any information about particular files or
folders. COMMENT
COMMENT Lines beginning with "FILE" contain information about a
Single File. COMMENT Here's the information found in those lines:
COMMENT File Size <TAB> Full Name (Path+File)
COMMENT
COMMENT Computer: EMLAPTOP
COMMENT User: John
COMMENT Prepared: 13:21 3/11/2008
COMMENT Folder: C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\
COMMENT Include Sub-Folders? Yes
COMMENT

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf

FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity
from New Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url

FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\My Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db

FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\My Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db

FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\My Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db

FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\My Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\My Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db

FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\My Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\My Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db

FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\My Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19,
2006\Thumbs.db

FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\My Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db

FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\My Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db

FILE 292,488 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program
Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

FILE 62,080 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

FILE 632,432 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Program Files\Common
Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll

Have you run a chkdsk? If the directory entries have become corrupted
(not the files, the entries in the directory), that could cause the
type of problem you are describing.

--

Sincerely,
C.Joseph Drayton, Ph.D. AS&T

CSD Computer Services
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