Unable to delete files

[Guest]

There are some files that I cannot remove, I've tried many different file
deleter programs, but whenever I try to delete them using the program, it
gives me an error message that the file name is invalid. When i right click
on them, my onlu options are preview, edit, preview (again), print, open
with, and send to. What can I do?

 

[luk2005g]

I have the same problem, and guess what I ahve those files on my desktop. It's so annoying. If you find out how to delete them successfully can you please let me know. My email is (e-mail address removed)
I'd be most grateful.
Lucas

 

[Brian A.]

There are some files that I cannot remove, I've tried many different file
deleter programs, but whenever I try to delete them using the program, it
gives me an error message that the file name is invalid. When i right click
on them, my onlu options are preview, edit, preview (again), print, open
with, and send to. What can I do?

Have you tried re,oving/deleting them in Safe Mode?


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[Guest]

I just tried and it didn't work.

Have you tried re,oving/deleting them in Safe Mode?


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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[Brian A.]

I just tried and it didn't work.

What was the message if any when you tried?
What type of files are you attempting to remove/delete and from where?


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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
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http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[Guest]

I don't get a message, the files are images, and there in a folder in my
documents.

 

[Brian A.]

I don't get a message, the files are images, and there in a folder in my
documents.

Please supply the exact steps taken in both Normal/Safe Mode and any messages if
produced when attempting to remove/delete the files.


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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

 

[luk2005g]

Hi, I managed to get rid of them last night. THere is a programme called 'Delete invalid file', it will search for invalid files and delete them. I did try many file deleters and that's the only one that worked. Good luck.

 

[Guest]

In normal mode, I go to the files, click on them, and press delete. There's
no dialog box asking if I'm sure or errors, my mouse does the working
animation for a second and then stops. When I try to drag and drop, it
doesn't do a thing. It is the exact same way in safe mode.

 

[Guest]

I removed all the files out of the folder and deleted the folder under the
command prompt and now they're gone, thanks for your time and help.