I cannot delete this file.


  1. Posts : 297
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Service Pack 1
       #1

    I cannot delete this file.


    Hi,

    So, for a week or so now, I've been having this issue where I can't delete this file without an extension. It was supposed to be a .RAR file but something failed and it left this. Now when I try sending it to the recycle bin it says that this is not the valid location of the file. So now I don't know where it is. I tried using FileAssassin but it couldn't be deleted.

    So any suggestions on how this could be fixed?

    Regards,
    -TPS
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  2. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #2

    Put it in a folder then try.
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  3. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #3

    You may want to try this software if the above does not work:
    Download Unlocker 1.9.1 - FileHippo.com
    or
    Folder - Delete from Command Prompt
    or
    http://winhlp.com/node/39
    Try in safe mode, too.
    Did you try to rename with the extension?
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  4. Posts : 297
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Service Pack 1
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I'll try that program and the tutorial. Thank you.

    And I can't put it into another folder. When I try doing anything with the file I get the error message that the specified path is not correct.
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  5. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #5

    How was the file created?
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  6. Posts : 2,464
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    Try to use a DOS window and delete it from the command line. Also, be sure (if you're using Windows explorer) that you're seeing the extensions and hidden files, as it may have an extension that Windows is hiding from you.

    File - Delete from Command Prompt
    Last edited by Brink; 28 Jul 2012 at 18:01. Reason: added a link for more info
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  7. Posts : 1,375
    Ubuntu 12.10
       #7

    Run chkdsk on your drive (the file might be corrupt), if that doesn't fix it or let you delete it, and the above posts don't help, you could boot into a Linux Live CD distro, such as Ubuntu Home | Ubuntu and delete it from there. It should definitely be able to do so.
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