Impossible to delete some files

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toHELP! I want to delete a few movie files that have really long filenames.
I cant delete them.
They are read only.
I cant change them to not read only.
I cant rename them.
I cant delete the folder that they are in.
I cant do any edit function ie copy, cut paste delete move.
the folder containg them can not be changed to not read only.
Virus not found.
the files are not in use.
In properties, the files are listed as hidden, but appear normal.
properties not editable.
What on earth will i do? please help!
 
YW, Phil - Glad I was able to help.

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I am having a similar problem.
i have a folder with a name which is too long. I cannot:

cut
see properties
delete or
rename it

I tried the link to the programme you suggested - it could not do it either

Any suggestions?
 
Try:

Start Menu | Run | cmd
CD to parent folder of folder you wish to delete
Type dir /x
Note the Short pathname of folder you wish to delete
type Del [That SHort Pathname]
 
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