Solved 0 Byte file "Does Not Exist Cannot Be Deleted" How can I delete it???

[Radical924]

0 Byte file "Does Not Exist Cannot Be Deleted" How can I delete it???

I have some files on my harddrive that say they do not exist when i try to delete them. There are 4 files all of which are0 bytes and say they "do not exist" when I try to delete them. I have tried "AVG Shredder" and "Deletedr" but these files just will not delete... I have also tried using command prompt and manually deleting them... Here is a picture of me trying to delete 2 of the problem files: PICTURE#1

Please note the files are not locked or have any security issues associated with them. These files are just bugged and refuse to delete so please reply thank you.

 

[nilank]

Did you restart your system after you encountered these "non-existing" files? Windows explorer sometimes shows files that once existed but don't currently exist. I've seen many such instances. Usually, restarting solves the problem for me. Maybe it's a bug?

 

[indianacarnie]

Have you tried this? After you've rebooted of course, as suggested by nilank. Just click on the link for a tutorial.

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

 

[Radical924]

Have you tried this? After you've rebooted of course, as suggested by nilank. Just click on the link for a tutorial.

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

Omg that actually worked I cannot believe it! Why can't Microsoft be this simple with answers... Anyways thank you!!!

 

[nilank]

Have you tried this? After you've rebooted of course, as suggested by nilank. Just click on the link for a tutorial.

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

That tutorial's pretty good. That helped me too, so thanks.

 

[indianacarnie]

You're quite welcome, glad to help. Happy computing