Trying to delete files that aren't really there

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Patrick

My old hard drive crashed when I tried to install a new
hard drive, and I lost some files. So I formatted the
new drive, then ran a file recovery program (R-Studio) on
the old drive. I restored all files found to a folder on
the desktop (of the new drive). Now I've tried to delete
this folder, however every time I try to delete it I get
the message "Cannot delete 000000~1: Cannot find the
specified file. Make sure you specify the correct path
and file name." The only folder left is "System Volume
Information" Buried in some subfolders are a bunch of
files with long strings of zeroes. Any suggestions on
how to remove this?
Thanks,
Patrick
 
Hi Patrick,

Error Deleting File or Folder - Cannot delete (filename): Cannot find the
specified path. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name.
Workaround:

Right click the Recycle Bin/Properties/Check: Do Not Move Files to the
Recycle Bin...

How to Delete an Undeletable File in XP (Line 39)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
 
Kelly, thanks so much! Worked perfectly.
Patrick
-----Original Message-----
Hi Patrick,

Error Deleting File or Folder - Cannot delete (filename): Cannot find the
specified path. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name.
Workaround:

Right click the Recycle Bin/Properties/Check: Do Not Move Files to the
Recycle Bin...

How to Delete an Undeletable File in XP (Line 39)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly

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[AE-Windows® XP]

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My old hard drive crashed when I tried to install a new
hard drive, and I lost some files. So I formatted the
new drive, then ran a file recovery program (R-Studio) on
the old drive. I restored all files found to a folder on
the desktop (of the new drive). Now I've tried to delete
this folder, however every time I try to delete it I get
the message "Cannot delete 000000~1: Cannot find the
specified file. Make sure you specify the correct path
and file name." The only folder left is "System Volume
Information" Buried in some subfolders are a bunch of
files with long strings of zeroes. Any suggestions on
how to remove this?
Thanks,
Patrick
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