File Deletion, Wierd


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Proffesional 32bit
       #1

    File Deletion, Wierd


    Hi,

    When i delete a file, whether its on the desktop or in my documents, pictures, music or anywhere else; they do not dissapear until i restart windows explorer or refresh the desktop. This is the same when i restore items from the recycle bin. They only troubleshooting method i have uses is a system restore. Please help me.

    Thankyou,

    Charlie Smith
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Proffesional 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #2

    A bit wierd, my harddrive made a funny noise and my computer restarted just out of the vlue. Now the problem is solved. Hope my hard drive isnt breaking!!


    Thanks anyway
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 6,618
    W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE
       #3

    chizzer2003 said:
    A bit wierd, my harddrive made a funny noise and my computer restarted just out of the vlue. Now the problem is solved. Hope my hard drive isnt breaking!!


    Thanks anyway
    What kind of noise? You might consider running HD Tach or HD Tune.

    EDIT: Also, if you have SpeedFan installed, open the Smart tab on the main interface and select the harddrive in the dropdown window. It gives you a lot of into on the device.
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  4. Posts : 334
       #4

    chizzer2003 said:
    Hi,

    When i delete a file, whether its on the desktop or in my documents, pictures, music or anywhere else; they do not dissapear until i restart windows explorer or refresh the desktop. This is the same when i restore items from the recycle bin. They only troubleshooting method i have uses is a system restore. Please help me.

    Thankyou,

    Charlie Smith
    Hi Charlie, Welcome to SevenForums!
    Try to delete the file, and wait for the "recycling" window to appear.

    While it's up, press CTRL+ALT+DEL and select Task Manager.

    End the task explorer.exe and wait a moment; your desktop will disappear.

    Enable explorer.exe (click File, New Task, and type explorer.exe) and your desktop will reappear.

    Right-click the desktop and choose refresh.

    Now try to delete the file again.

    Thanks,
    ZeshanA
    If I helped, please click the scales at the top right of my post.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Proffesional 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thankyou for all your help. I'll try installing those programs just to check.


    Cheers
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #6

    I would back up that drive ASAP .. it sounds like it may be on the way out... Healthy drives do not make funny noises and cause a reboot... Forewarned is Forearmed...
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  7. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #7

    I agree with Tews. After backing up, download the tools provided on the disk manufacturer's site for testing hard drives.
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  8. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Proffesional 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Will do. Thanx and Merry Christmas!
      My Computer


 

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