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    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Greg, May 4, 2007.

  1. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I've tried everything referenced by MS documentation. I cannot delete a file that needs to be deleted...any suggestions?

    I recently restored my computer, and that restore process saves all my previous files into a "My Backup -- ???" folder. Fine, but the file Flash6.ocx cannot be deleted now. I'm guessing that is because Windows THINKS it needs that file as it is a file with a system name, but I don't want this file sitting around...
     
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Gosh, even if I cut/paste the file somewhere else...I cannot delete the folder it was in either. I can rename it, but not delete it... :mad:
     
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    try to do it in command prompt? i know that phillip had this problem with being unable to delete a file and dos worked for him.
     
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  4. Greg

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    Yup...I even tried the MS recommended way to bypass security...

    del //./c:/temp/d/d/d/d/Flash6.ocx

    (Yes, I renamed all the directories in hopes that it would work...)

    It says to try a non-POSIX program if MS methods fail... :confused:
     
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    hrmmm....have you tried to do it in safe mode? don't know if it is viable solution, but maybe the file won't be protected there...
     
    ejl, May 4, 2007
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  6. Mr. M

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    Move to a removeable drive (MP3 player or similar) then delete.
     
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  7. Greg

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    Yup...but a Linux guru that is visiting here today suggested something that did work!

    1) Cut file and folder that cannot be altered into a different directory...
    2) Delete

    Weird...
     
    Greg, May 4, 2007
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    That is pretty cool never heard of that one,well now I know.
     
    Reezin14, May 4, 2007
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    If that had not worked, I was prepared to copy the file to a USB flash drive, and then format the drive.
     
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    That's what I would've done. ;)
     
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    Thats what anyone with half a brain cell would have done ;) simple solution is always best :p
     
    Mr. M, May 4, 2007
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