Solved Ghost file appearing only when I search for it

[qwertymikey]

Hi,

I have a file that only appears when I search for it ex, if i type *.gif, it appears in the explorer window.
when i try to delete it I get a message saying "this is no longer located in (path) verify the item's location and try again"

how can i delete this file for good or how can I make it not appear on the searches anymore ??

 

[mohavepc]

Turn off "view hidden files"?

 

[qwertymikey]

Turn off "view hidden files"?

sorry when I put ghost file I mean I already deleted that file long time ago. It is not hidden it is just broken .. shows 0kb

 

[Brink]

Hello qwertymikey,

You might see if using the free program Unlocker on it may be able to delete this ghost file for you.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[mohavepc]

Hello qwertymikey,

You might see if using the free program Unlocker on it may be able to delete this ghost file for you.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Brink what about the DOS method? from and administrative CMD prompt?
I wont post it unless given the ok to do so.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/79699-undeletable-file-delete.html

 

[qwertymikey]

Hello qwertymikey,

You might see if using the free program Unlocker on it may be able to delete this ghost file for you.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

hi brink

yes i tried unlocker and i couldnt find the file lol. it only appears if i search for it, like if i type the name in the start menu or search by *.gif in the folder :S. if i open the folder from the explorer it doesnt appear.

i already used ccleaner and nothing :s

 

[qwertymikey]

Hello qwertymikey,

You might see if using the free program Unlocker on it may be able to delete this ghost file for you.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Brink what about the DOS method? from and administrative CMD prompt?
I wont post it unless given the ok to do so.

i tried that too. it said file not found

 

[Brink]

Hmmm, ok. Have you already restarted the PC to see if it's still there afterwards?



If so, give this a try:

1. Open Notebook
2. In Notebook, click on File (menu bar) and Open.
3. In the "Open" dialog, navigate to where this ghost file is at.
4. Then see if you may be able to delete it with Unlocker from within the "Open" dialog.

 

[Brink]

I wont post it unless given the ok to do so.

Of course you could if you like.

I added it to your post.

 

[qwertymikey]

Hmmm, ok. Have you already restarted the PC to see if it's still there afterwards?



If so, give this a try:

1. Open Notebook
2. In Notebook, click on File (menu bar) and Open.
3. In the "Open" dialog, navigate to where this ghost file is at.
4. Then see if you may be able to delete it with Unlocker from within the "Open" dialog.

hi yeah, it wasnt working so i just copied all the files to the desktop and removed the folder

but now i have another problem. when I was searching I right clicked and in sort by I chose name (as in sort by name) and now i cannot deselect it :S how can i sort by nothing (only when searching in the folder) ??

also when i right click i get an option that says play with cyberlink powerdvd even though I already removed that program.

sorry for off topic

 

[qwertymikey]

ok i already solved the other problems.

1. i clicked on clear changes

2. had to manually delete powerdvd keys in registry -,-

thanks ^^

 

[mohavepc]

ok i already solved the other problems.

1. i clicked on clear changes

2. had to manually delete powerdvd keys in registry -,-

thanks ^^

For Future reference you can use a nice uninstall tool like Revo uninstaller Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems
Works Great for getting rid of stubborn programs. One caviat though is that the program must be installed for Revo to see it. You can use the target mode but it is not quite as successful. I use it for uninstalling everything period and I believe my system to be pretty clean as it gets files AND reg keys.

 

[Mooly]

I had a strange problem some time ago on W7 with a deleted file (or one that I though was long deleted anyway). It was a .jpg

It was only using a forum (such as this) and using the "advanced" and "manage attachements" option that the small window that opens and allows you to browse for a file to attach showed this long deleted file in its original location. I couldn't quite believe it. I closed the forum and went to search for this file and couldn't locate it. I went back and again used the forum to open the small "browse for files" window and there it was. By right clicking the file in that window I could delete it.

How weird was that ?

 

[miching99]

it could be corrupted registry/files, so.. .. try to unstall it all, clear all left over registry using ccleaner and reinstall it back ur software, hope it would help u this

 

[Mooly]

Thanks, it all happened some time ago and I've clean installed since then.