Re: How to delete certain files?
From: Alan (tempuser_at_vacationmail.com)
Date: 06/11/05
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Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2005 11:07:37 -0700
--- Emperor --- wrote:
> Hi thanks for that reply. I read the website on how to delete files, but the
> problem is, the file name is called "The Ring 2.avi" so every time i try to
> delete it, such as "del The Ring 2.avi" it says file "the" not found.
>
> If i delete a single filename that only is a single name, it works. But if i
> try to delete any file that has multiple words and a space inbetween, it
> doesn't work. What must i do to delete a file name with multiple words with
> spaces in between, such as "The users guide.doc" or something like this?
>
> Thanks
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
>
>
>>It would be best to boot into Safe Mode, search for the folder,
>>then delete it.
>>
>>A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP
>>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222&Product=winxp
>>
>>How to Delete A File That Is Seemingly "Undeletable"
>>http://www.theeldergeek.com/delete_undeletable_file.htm
>>
>>--
>>Carey Frisch
>>Microsoft MVP
>>Windows XP - Shell/User
>>Microsoft Newsgroups
>>
>>Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
>>http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx
>>
>>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> "Ron" wrote:
>>
>>| I have a 700 mb media file on my computer, which I obtained from a friend on
>>| the internet, that I wish to delete. The file itself does not work when i
>>| double click on it, instead, my cpu performence immediately drops and I have
>>| to restart the compute. Curiously, I notice that whenever i click on it (even
>>| right click/single left click), the problem is the same. My cpu load
>>| increases to 100 %, and it never drops. I always have to restart the
>>| computer. I doubt this is some virus, mainly because of the file size and
>>| that I have experienced this with small picture files as well, such as jpg.
>>| The even weirder thing is, when i try to delete this 700 mb large file, i
>>| receive an error message, indicating that this program is already in use by
>>| another application and that I cannot delete it. I have tried system restore,
>>| but this also did not work, as this file simply refuses to be deleted, even
>>| when i restore my system to a much earlier date, i.e. before the file was
>>| obtained.
>>|
>>| In short, i wish to delete this file forever from my p.c. and everytime i
>>| try to do so, i get the same message, i.e. that it is being used by another
>>| file or program. It is a waste of space on my hard drive, and always makes me
>>| feel awkward, knowing that a non-functioning, resource eating file is on my
>>| hard drive.
>>|
>>| I will explain in detail exactly all i know about this file.
>>|
>>| It is a windows media file. Whether i double click on it, single click, or
>>| right click, the result is the same (massive drop in performance, forcing me
>>| to reboot). As long as i dont point my mouse near it, the performance of my
>>| p.c. seems fine. Whenever i double click on this file, the windows media
>>| interface starts to load, but no image (followed by horrific drop in cpu
>>| performence). I do not receive any error messages, unless I try to delete the
>>| file. System restore does not work. Safe Mode does not work. I notice this
>>| same problem with a picture file I have, which does happen to work, but the
>>| cpu performance drops shortly after.
>>|
>>| I very much appreciate any suggestions/explanations/questions by anyone.
>>|
>>| I doubt this is a major problem for the veterans, but for me this is a very
>>| frustrating issue.
>>|
>>| Regards,
>>|
>>| Ron.
>>
To obtain the actual name of the file that you will need to
delete via the DEL command, enter the command DIR *.avi in CMD
prompt to get a list of avi files. Look carefully at the name of
the file you want to delete and use it in the DEL command.
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