File Cant be Deleted!


  1. Posts : 369
    Windows 7 Pro 32bit
       #1

    File Cant be Deleted!


    Hi,

    I have this file i want to delete. It is a part of a video where i converted using VLC. it has a .asf extension.
    The problem is when i delete it using delete or shift+delete nothing happened, it just takes forever discovering items. i have provided a screen shot.

    Can anyone give a hint on any other way how to delete or any advice whats happening on this file.

    Thanks
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails File Cant be Deleted!-cannot-delete.jpg  
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  2. Posts : 1,810
    Dual Boot: Windows 8.1 & Server 2012r2 VMs: Kali Linux, Backbox, Matriux, Windows 8.1
       #2

    Try this:
    Download Unlocker 1.9.2 - FileHippo.com

    If that doesn't work, try taking ownership of the file then try to delete it
    Take Ownership of a File or Folder
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  3. Posts : 369
    Windows 7 Pro 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    thanks for the reply Gator,

    Ill try the taking of ownership,

    Thanks
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  4. Posts : 369
    Windows 7 Pro 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I tried taking the ownership, but it still not accessible. screen shots provided ... also i cannot download softwares due to restriction on my company policy
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails File Cant be Deleted!-cant-cancel.jpg   File Cant be Deleted!-windows-security.jpg  
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  5. Posts : 1,810
    Dual Boot: Windows 8.1 & Server 2012r2 VMs: Kali Linux, Backbox, Matriux, Windows 8.1
       #5

    Hmm, if you can't take ownership you may need to talk to the Admin to be able to delete the file. This error is usually only present when permissions are involved or when you're deleting a lot of files.
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  6. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #6

    Get the portable version of Unlocker with another computer and put it on a USB stick. Then run it from there.

    Unlocker Portable Download - Softpedia
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  7. Posts : 369
    Windows 7 Pro 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thanks for the reply guys,, but i think i found out the answer.. I just needed a restart. My computer is running 1 week straight.
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  8. Posts : 1,810
    Dual Boot: Windows 8.1 & Server 2012r2 VMs: Kali Linux, Backbox, Matriux, Windows 8.1
       #8

    ShoTTaS said:
    Thanks for the reply guys,, but i think i found out the answer.. I just needed a restart. My computer is running 1 week straight.
    Love the good old restart
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  9. Posts : 369
    Windows 7 Pro 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Gator said:
    ShoTTaS said:
    Thanks for the reply guys,, but i think i found out the answer.. I just needed a restart. My computer is running 1 week straight.
    Love the good old restart
    yeah,, one of the best answer to some PC problems
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