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StevieT

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#98591 2-Mar-2012 10:47

I have this file that I cannot delete. In normal Windows mode, the following Window comes up, despite the file not being opened (as far as I'm aware):

In Safe Mode, when I delete the file the Recycling File window opens, only to stay on 'Discovering items'.

How do I actually get rid of this file?

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#589262 2-Mar-2012 10:51

Boot off a live CD (ubuntu etc) - delete it from there :)

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#589353 2-Mar-2012 13:01

Try searching for a free file unlocking utility?

stevenz

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#589357 2-Mar-2012 13:04

xpd: Boot off a live CD (ubuntu etc) - delete it from there :)

This.

You could try booting into "safe-mode with command window" and delete it from there.

Or boot from a Windows recovery/install disk and fire up a command window from the recovery prompt.

Shells ftw.

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#589358 2-Mar-2012 13:04

Or stop downloading your TV shows? ;)

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#589364 2-Mar-2012 13:11

Oh, look. A court order telling me to disclose private details of this person who allegedly downloaded some TV episodes. What do you mean evidence, besides that screenshot?

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#589372 2-Mar-2012 13:20

I'm sure he's just looking after it for a mate, it's not his...

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StevieT

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#589487 2-Mar-2012 16:24

Managed to delete the file by shutting down explorer.exe and doing the appropriate commands in Command Prompt.

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