The only problem with using the recovery console is that you are still limited to windows' capability to delete something. If the file/dir is currupt, Windows will still not be able to delete it, even in recov console. Linux doesnt care about corrupt/not corrupt and deletes whatever you tell it to. I really dont want to turn this into a Linux vs. Windows discussion.....I just thought that this would be the most direct route to solving his problem.
Yeah its an idea to try : ) Just it would save hime downloading the live linux cd etc first, he will probly already have the XP cd handy so trying the recovery console first would be good... If that dont work then yeah he could try that : )
Ok, First I want to say thanks to aasd99. Has helped me get rid of those irritating files i've had on my desktop for a few months. THANK YOU BUDD!! Your instructions were a little weary, but lead me to the solution non-the-less again thank you. After changing to my desktop directory all I had to enter was: dir\a CAG5OP0F.* Which you stated. I was already changed to the directory as I was directed to do so in the first part of your post, and using your example of course did not work. A little common sense and I was able to remove the files. I'm not implying that your instructions were bad. I just want to clearify for the not so experianced as I'm no expert myself. GOOD WORK everyone keep it up!!!
I fixed mine too but not sure how. I had a folder still on my cpu that i had some songs in. I had deleted the songs but the folder was still there. When I deleted it, I couldn't get it out of my recycle bin. But now I did somehow. Oh well, at least it's gone.
hey guys i'm having the same problem also; i'm following the instructions and having no luck.....it can't find the file. can i get some more clarification on how to do this...
I can help you specificlly if you tell me the file name with extention if it has one. Also include where the file is. Then I can tell you exactly how to remove it. Sorry for such a long reply I'm just not an email kinda guy this is my only account I just dont check it often. Not to mention it is deerhunting season here in Wisconsin.
I have a similar problem. I have a file on my desktop that starts with the number 1 and has a lengthy name... "1 Thing After ANOTHER!!!![FullVersion].exe". When I Run CMD, I get the command "Documents and Settings\Keith>". I entered in after Keith> the word desktop. It accepted it. When I then enter in either "del\a" or "dir\a" and then "1 Thing After ANOTHER!!!![FullVersion].exe*, I get "Could not find C:\a" and the next line says "Could not find C:\Documents and Settings\Keith\1". This is really annoying. The file has 0 bytes and originally was a Torrent file.
Oh, and one other thing. When I try to delete in manually from my desktop, I get the message that it can't be deleted cause it is being used by another person or program. Maybe this will help.
Im new to cmd.exe. I understand how to erase files from C:\documents and settings\******| But the file I cant delete is on my desktop. Can someone please explain to me how I change it to C:\Desktop? or what do I type in to delete my files on desktop? Sorry I dont get it Please help this is so stupid its a mpg file thats fake or corrupt Im trying to follow this guide http://www.cybertechhelp.com/tutorial/article/how-to-delete-files-and-folders
C:\Documents and Settings\[bold]insert users name here i.e. Admin, or all users[/bold]\Desktop That is what it should be have fun
Thank you, for helping I got that part now after trying to delete the file I get a message The filename or extension is too long How can I fix this ? This is my last hope I allready tryed everything else (system restore,killbox)
I tried it some more Now it said it could not find the file. This is so stupid Im going to have to restore factory settings and redo everything on my PC because Windows is garbage WTF I swear this website is just going to hell
Ok here is a very simple program that is freeware. It will remove file or folders by thier short name or by its universal name with just a few click and double clicks of the mouse. It truly is breath of fresh air in todays online experiences. http://www.purgeie.com/delinv/index.htm I also use this program daily from the same designer. This program is shareware with a 15-day trial. They both install into the same folder and don't worry about them installing over the top of each other just go ahead and install them as the default settings are. http://aandrc.com/purgeie/ Best of luck in all your online adventures and remember Don't let anyone ruin your fun because they have issues and can't get along.
