Undeletable file problem

Barman58 · 15 Dec 2009

In addition to the above when you use the del command enclose the filename in quotes and include the space IE del "filename .ext"

If this does not work do the same but for the space character hold dwn the ALT key and type 255 on the numeric keypad as this is a hidden character that sometimes is used in filenames.

After you have removed the file do a full deepscan with antimalware software as this type of undeletable file is sometimes a sign of infection

symbianas · 15 Dec 2009

Brink said:

Symbianas,

If you have the 32-bit Windows 7 installed, then using Unlocker on it may allow you to be able to delete it afterwards.

I have Windows 7 x64.

Brink · 15 Dec 2009

symbianas said:

Brink said:

Symbianas,

If you have the 32-bit Windows 7 installed, then using Unlocker on it may allow you to be able to delete it afterwards.

I have Windows 7 x64.

You might see if the 64-bit version of LockHunter may work on it then.

madtownidiot · 15 Dec 2009

I've had this happen too. It's caused by a new feature in windows 7 creates a what's called a fakepath to any user account files, which I believe is to eliminate the possibility of creating an infinite loop between files displayed on the start menu and files displayed in explorer.

symbianas · 15 Dec 2009

PooMan UK said:

You might want to have a looky here

DelinvFile - Utility for Deleting Invalid Files and Folders

or here

BlogSophy Blog Archive StupidFile! – Cannot Delete File On Desktop

Thx, DelinvFile tool has helped!

Thx all for helping :)

jkbowman · 08 Jan 2010

DelinvFile worked for me, too. :)