topic can't delete a file in PCs & Accessories

can't delete a file

rosen — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 12:19:04 GMT

Hi, I have a problem with deleting a file. It is a song I have downloaded but the name appears too long and now it cannot play or be moved or deleted. Please someone give me advise how to delete it

Re: can't delete a file

tonybeard — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 12:46:13 GMT

Before you dig it out of the registry have a look at this linkhere

Re: can't delete a file

rosen — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:34:20 GMT

Hi, I tryed this program but I cannot put the file into program initially to be able to use it. This file cannot be moved,copied,deleted,renamed or played. I just don't know how it happened. Even if I press right button over it the menu that appears is different than the usual menu with options for renaming,deleting and so on, just giving me options for playing it, but it cannot be played

Re: can't delete a file

Thalamus. — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:41:54 GMT

Hi Rosen,

Have you tried clicking the file once then press and hold the shift key, whislt holding down the shift key press delete.

Re: can't delete a file

rosen — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:43:06 GMT

Yes I did but no avail.

Re: can't delete a file

Thalamus. — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:46:22 GMT

Have you tried booting into safe mode (F8) and deleting the file?

Also what type of file is it (MP3, etc.)?

Re: can't delete a file

rich912 — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 16:16:27 GMT

If all else fails download Move on Boot, that should sort it.

Re: can't delete a file

rosen — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 17:14:14 GMT

Thanx a lot. Went thru safe mode and deleted the file.

Re: can't delete a file

Thalamus. — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 17:33:07 GMT

You're welcome rosen, glad it's finally deleted..:smileyhappy:

Re: can't delete a file

kee-lo_ — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 14:49:01 GMT

Usually rebooting makes it possible to delete a file

Re: can't delete a file

jammold — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:23:58 GMT

It does depend tho Windows XP has some VERY wierd file locking rules, mostly related to LSASS.EXE and EXPLORER.EXE.

Safe Mode Comand Prompt Only is the best way to remove offending files, by using the CD and DEL commands.

Mind you the Move On Boot tool is awesome because you can right-click a stubborn file, select the move-on-boot tab and have this software erase the file as Windows XP is starting up.