Cannot erase files

[JR]

Hello folks


I have a folder on my PC with 20+ files which, for some reasoon, I
cannot delete using either Windows explorer or DOS prompt. I have full
admin rights, file atributes are correct... but no luck.

tried safe mode, tried a new admin user... nothing.

I tried a programm called "total commander" but didn't work. Am now
using another called "hijackthis", but it deletes only ONE file at a
time... and it requires a reboot each time :(

Anyone has any alternatives?

Windows XP Pro, fully updated

[jim]

Google for and try using " Unlocker " .

[David E. Ross]

I had a similar problem with a file associated with an old version of
Flash. I was able to rename it, but I could not delete the renamed
file. A security application that can erase files by overwriting them
would not work on the file. Even booting to Safe Mode, deletion was
blocked.

In Safe Mode, however, I was able to move the file out of its folder
(cut and paste). After rebooting normal, I was then able to delete it
from its new location. (Before deleting it, I tested Flash to make sure
it still worked.)

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<http://www.rossde.com/>

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[JR]

While searching google for more, I found this tip, using Nero 6:


1. Launch Nero Burning Rom
2. Select DVD-ROM (ISO)
3. Click New
4. Find file in the File Browser
5. Right click on file
6. Select delete


It worked... don't ask me why, but it did..

[kelly]

http://tinyurl.com/7tucxz6
Try here, JR

[Dave Smith]

[This followup was posted to alt.windows-xp and a copy was sent to the
cited author.]

In article <rinlo714h5fhbe90q...@4ax.com>, no...@mail.cc
says...

Yst, there is a really handy free utility called unlock assistant that
will take care of this problem.
You can get it here
http://www.brothersoft.com/downloads/unlocker-assistant.html
Dave Smith
wet...@mail.com

[Richard]

+1

Unlocker is very handy.