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Can't Get Rid Of A File
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I wonder if someone can help me with the following. I have a file, supposedly an .mp3 however i am unable to delete it or erase it nor can i move it. Hell i can't even try to virus scan it!
Everythings doing nothing!
I tried this unlocker tool thing i have and it wont do anything either.
How do i get rid of this file ?
Everythings doing nothing!
I tried this unlocker tool thing i have and it wont do anything either.
How do i get rid of this file ?
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Next on the list is booting up in safe mode.
Click, never use the CP before what do i type and /or do ?
failing all of the above.. i've stuck.
Start -> Run -> cmd
Basic command-line tools:-
dir = directory listing
cd = change directory(folders, for all you GUI-only people)
del = delete
I'm not that much use - I haven't used Windows for a good few years now. Someone else should be able to give a semi-decent tutorial on finding the file and deleting it. The following may help:-
http://dream.cs.bath.ac.uk/software/sndan/use_console.html
The command line is a very versatile and powerful tool, but it's hard to get your head around to start with.
http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/moveonboot.html
Nice little program that adds a right click option to delete any file on the next boot - never failed to work
I downloaded the " move on boot " utility, well i cant use it.
The file i have tha tis undeletable at this moment when i right click it i dont get the usual right click options. I get no " delete " no " move " no " rename " none of that, there isnt even any " properties meaning i cant select this file under move on boot.
Tried showing file extensions and even after that i cant see what the ext of this file is although its icon is that of windows media audio and that is what it should be, audio.
So im stuck once more.
As for command prompt, once you run it just try these commands.
Supposing the file is in c:\windows\ttt.mp3 (for example's sake)
I'm not 100% sure of this, but I think that if you have CMD open you can drag and drop the folder into the CMD window and it will take you there automatically.
Worked for me in the past.
ETA: thanks for all the replys & advice
That is exactly what our IT department at work say.