Zolf
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Cannot delete stubborn pdf file
Hello there,
i have a pdf file which i noticed on my d drive.now when i try to open it or delete it,the system says it cannot find it. i then tried unlocker,but it does not support 64 win 7,so i used lockhunter,this software runs,but cannot delete it too :(.how can i get rid of this pdf file.please help.
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i have a pdf file which i noticed on my d drive.now when i try to open it or delete it,the system says it cannot find it. i then tried unlocker,but it does not support 64 win 7,so i used lockhunter,this software runs,but cannot delete it too :(.how can i get rid of this pdf file.please help.
15-05-2011-12-37-49.gif
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Looks like there is an illegal character at the end of the filename. Try the following from command prompt:
del 1188*
Remember the wildcard. This should fix you right up.
del 1188*
Remember the wildcard. This should fix you right up.
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Also, try deleting it from the command line. Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. Type in D: then click your Enter key. Then type in del 1188-3.pdf and then click the Enter key again to see if the file has been removed from the D: drive.