Looking for above utility. I at times have some files I would like to delete and cannot while in Windows or even in DOS command mode. Have even tried with a Barts PE (like WIN PE) bootable CD. Changing the attributes of the file did not help either.
Do not have an example handy but I have also tried renaming the file, overwriting the file, moving the file, changing attributes of the parent chain, closing down processes, etc..
Will try Process Explorer from Sysinternals next but assume there is some way to ZAP the file via some program that a developer wrote.
Thanks, Peter
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Hello pacumming =)
GiPo@MoveOnBoot >> http://www.gibinsoft.com/
Copies, moves or deletes files and folders on the next system boot. The utility is very useful when the user needs to replace or delete files which are locked by other applications, loaded into the memory or just cannot be changed until next system boot.
Direct Download Link >> http://www.gibinsoft.net/g
Example How to Use it >> http://www.download-free-g
!! GOOD LUCK !!
ok.. i know this sounds very simple, but try it. When i've had a file that has been locked by windows. Go to task manager. Highlight the "explorer" process and kill the shell. This should cut the handles to the file. While task manager is on and everything else disapeared go to "New Task" and open a Command prompt. Type "CMD". Now simlply navigate to the location of the file. Type Del "filename" . this should work since the windows shell is basically off.
Give a go . best of lucck.
jaguar
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. That program, DelFX, is a godsend. I had over a gig of unwanted files on my computer that simply would not go away. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for telling we feeble minds about that. God, I've been trying to get rid of those things for months. Did I mention my thanks? :)
—FYI to those of you who are looking for a way of deleting a file:
**Other Options**
Use this on the file/folder in question
http://www.jrtwine.com/Pro
DelFX is seemingly unavailable for download/purchase.
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by: PeteLongPosted on 2004-08-10 at 08:08:36ID: 11763676
Can’t Delete a File
You need permissions to delete a file are you a member of the Administrators group?
(you need a minimum of {modify} to delete.
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1. Try to take ownership of the file. Right click the file > Select the security Tab
Select properties > Select Advanced > Select Owner
Find the User or group you wish to give ownership to and select > Click apply
Now try and delete the file
http://support.microsoft.c
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2 Is it telling you the filename is too long? Then Delete the file in DOS mode
Start >Run >cmd {enter}
Navigate to the folder the file is in, i.e. if its in c:\folder\anotherfolder\fi
the correct directory. Type "dir /x" {enter}
The offending file will be listed like (filena~1.xxx)
Take note of the name and type "del filena~1.xxx" {enter}
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3. Is the file flagged as ‘System’? Start > Run > type CMD >Click OK
Navigate to the folder in which the file resides (i.e. cd c:\folder\folder\ {enter})
Type attrib -r -s -a -h filename.extension {enter}
Del filename.extension {enter}
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4. Is the file in use? If either the OS or another program is using the file you cannot
delete it You can with ZAP Included with the Microsoft SMS 2.0 Resource Guide and the
Microsoft BackOffice Resource Kit 4.5. or you can download it here
http://helpdesk.kixtart.or
WARNING make sure you know what your deleting first!
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5. If your hard drive is formatted with FAT32 you can boot with a boot disk and Delete
the file from DOS. (del filename.extension) If your hard drive is formatted with NTFS you
can boot with a boot disk and, if you lucky enough to have a copy of NTFSPro from http://www.sysinternals.co
NTFS volumes and delete it from there.
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**Other Options**
Use this on the file/folder in question
http://www.jrtwine.com/Pro
Try using TAKEOWN from the resource kit to force ownership and delete the file
http://www.dynawell.com/su
Try using "KillBox" on the file
http://www.broadbandmedic.
"Access Denied" When You Delete Folders from a Mounted Drive
http://support.microsoft.c