File not found, cannot be deleted


  1. xen0r
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    Win 7
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    File not found, cannot be deleted


    How can I fix this and delete them, there are four.
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  3. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Welcome,

    I found several solutions, try each, one may work.

    Cannot Delete File - Windows 7 Cannot Verify Location

    But since they have 0 bytes, possibly just a boot will be necessary.
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  4. madtownidiot
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    chkdsk.exe /f from an elevated command prompt with remove that file all others like it from the index on the next restart
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