Windows 7 - Odd Files Left Over After SP1 - Can't Delete (Long Paths)

Hi,

After installing installing SP1, a folder on my C drive is left over.

I am unable to delete it since the path is too long, see attachment.

Also, see attached txt file for directory and file info.

I can't rename the files either, rename does not even show up on context menu and F2 does nothing.

So safe to delete these files some how? I get the same error if I try and move it like it recommends in the message. I tried moving just a single file to C drive but same error.

Not a big deal since it's only 2 484 269 bytes or 2.36918354 megabytes worth of files.

Take Care,

Will

I'm not sure if it will work with the file you're having problems with, but you can try Windows 7 Disk Cleanup.
There is an option for Service Pack Backup Files.

OK I clicked the "Clean Up System Files" button and choose to delete "Service Pack Backup Files", but folder with files still there.

Nice try.

Have a look at this tutorial.

Windows 7 SP1 Disk Cleanup Tool

Yes that's what I did and files still remain.

Set the attributes for the files from a DOS prompt:

attrib -h -r -s *.*

Then:

Del /f /s /q *.*

That's what I had to do.

Tried that too.

I'm surprised malware is not using this "trick" yet.

you have tune up utilities? its have function to cleanup old windows backup, i delete my sp1 backup but it will take a long time about 1-2 hours..

Try renaming those top four folders to A B C and D to shorten the path? So instead it's C:\A\B\C\D\security-spp-component-sku-serverstandardcore-timebasedeval-ul-oob.xrm-ms
That's what I'd try.

OK I used Unlocker @ Download Unlocker 1.9.0 - FileHippo.com and renamed the top folder to "1" and then I could delete the "1" folder like normal.

Problem solved, well hope it was safe to delete. haha