Solved Could not find this item - when deleting files

[njagadeesh]

Regarding Deleting the "Could not Finding this itm"

Try Unlocker.. That would Solve the Problem..

Download Unlocker 1.9.1 - FileHippo.com

 

[ted1735]

this really works!!!

File unlocker, and chkdsk did not work for me. I was going crazy with drive utilities about to send my hard drive back under warranty.

Thank you so much this is confirmed working as of date on this post. I might add to use the following command to aid in directories and directory trees!

"rmdir /s"

Along with the 8.3 file name and it will delete like magic

1) Open a Command Prompt.
2) Browse to the folder containing the buggy file/OR folder.
3) Type 'dir /x' to obtain the 8.3 formatted filename FOLDER.
4) Delete the file using the 8.3 FOLDER, e.g. 'rmdir NEWFOL~1' or 'rmdir /s NEWFOL~1'

CAUTION!!!!!!!!CAUTION!!!!!!!!

Keep in mind /s switch will delete every file and folder in that folder, so you might not want to do this on the windows directory!!!

CAUTION!!!!!!!!CAUTION!!!!!!!!

Hope this information may spread and help other users with the same problem.

 

[ziffel]

I had this problem this morning, and found this thread via google. I update for the benefit of those in the future who search and find this thread like me.

The Tachy solution (bottom of page 1: cmd prompt + dir /x, del 8.3 filename) worked for me, but with one necessary change. The files I needed to delete were hidden, and I had to go into folder properties first, and unhide normal and protected OS files first. Then the solution worked for me.

Thanks tachy!

 

[dynamicdude]

You can run this command from command prompt with Admin priviledges, rd /s /q "\\?\C:\Windows.old\Users this will remove the whole directory or folder so USE AT YOUR OWN RISK....

 

[aka29]

I know this is a bit late, but I found a quick workaround:

1) Open a Command Prompt.
2) Browse to the folder containing the buggy file.
3) Type 'dir /x' to obtain the 8.3 formatted filename.
4) Delete the file using the 8.3 filename, e.g. 'del NEWDOC~1.DOC'

Hope this information may spread and help other users with the same problem.

thanks tachy
that file was very annoying.

 

[Heavysteel]

The Windows 7 Library indexing was my problem

I had 6 files located in my Videos folder and I could not delete them. I had all of the same symptoms as noted in prior post for this topic. I would go to Start/Videos/YouTube and this folder is where the 6 files were located which could not be deleted.

Next I noted that if I manually browsed C:/Users/Your Login Name/My Videos/YouTube the files that could not be deleted in the prior window were in fact gone. They had been deleted, but the Library indexing was still showing the files existed.

I went to the start button and typed in the search window.....Indexing. From the options drop down I selected Indexing Options. Then I selected the Advanced Button and selected Rebuild. This finally took care of the files that would not delete. They were in fact deleted, but the library indexing never refreshed when the files were originally deleted.

Hope this helps

 

[bmacnaughton]

the DOS name worked for me

I was amazed that using the DOS name to delete the file worked. I never got to the DelinvFile tool but am glad to know about it. Thanks for both suggestions.

 

[mwearnest]

I must thank galmeida for her suggestion about the DelinvFile tool. I had tried for several days to delete some files that were 0 bytes and "stuck" on my desktop. I tried the unlocker tool, the command prompt suggestions, etc. Nothing worked for me until galmeida's suggestion to use DelinvFile. I'm so glad I read that post and bought the tool! Thanks again for this forum. I am new to this forum, but plan to use it whenever I have a need.

 

[ynlinchen]

easy , most easy way fo fix this issue

first , i got this before........
when i downloaded a file via p2p, than i get an undeleteable folder......
i tried unlocker, command prompt "dir /x"...etc , a lot of methods and programs.....they all failed

I got the best way to solve it.....
Why we cant delete this folder?Because the folder name has an unacceptable special character, and cant be accept by windows(so do filemanager in windows ,command prompt)....so it wont works if you try to delete it in safe mode(it is still under windows!!!)

this is what i guess:the original owner of the folder shared this via bittorrent on a linux PC ....and i downloaded to my windows, it screws.....

How to Solve this:
(1)go to Ubuntu website,download a Ubuntu install cd
(2)burn it to a cd,and boot from it
(3)note:dont install ubuntu on your PC , just choose the direct boot from LiveCD option
(4) in the ubuntu filemanager go to your disk , find the folder,and delete it,thats it
(5)HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I WIN!!

 

[mpanger]

After trying everything listed prior to the one below, it was this one that worked for me.
Simple:

I know this is a bit late, but I found a quick workaround:

1) Open a Command Prompt.
2) Browse to the folder containing the buggy file.
3) Type 'dir /x' to obtain the 8.3 formatted filename.
4) Delete the file using the 8.3 filename, e.g. 'del NEWDOC~1.DOC'

Hope this information may spread and help other users with the same problem.​

 

[fionncroke]

DelinvFile tool wored!

DelinvFile tool worked for me! Thanks to @galmeida for the help

 

[sean vida]

This just happened to me and though I'm usually pretty computer savvy - I just couldn't follow the cmd: fixes...
Anyway, here's how I got rid of mine (which were all on an external Hard drive).
Click on the File/Right Click and go down to Properties/Click on Details/At bottom of Pop up Box click 'Remove Properties & Personal Information (which is highlighted in blue)/Click Select All (in the Pop Up Box) and OK/Another Box will appear saying "The Search Results in Computer......do you want to create it...../click Yes/ Another Box will appear saying 'Not all Properties were cleared....just click close. If file has not gone - click delete and it should be.... Worked for mine.

 

[brownbeardad]

Deletion of files that cannot be found

I know this is a bit late, but I found a quick workaround:

1) Open a Command Prompt.
2) Browse to the folder containing the buggy file.
3) Type 'dir /x' to obtain the 8.3 formatted filename.
4) Delete the file using the 8.3 filename, e.g. 'del NEWDOC~1.DOC'

Hope this information may spread and help other users with the same problem.

I followed this post by Tachy and it solved my problem! Thanks Tachy. Perhaps an old post but very helpful.

 

[Dancer]

I know this is a bit late, but I found a quick workaround:

1) Open a Command Prompt.
2) Browse to the folder containing the buggy file.
3) Type 'dir /x' to obtain the 8.3 formatted filename.
4) Delete the file using the 8.3 filename, e.g. 'del NEWDOC~1.DOC'

Hope this information may spread and help other users with the same problem.

Thanks Tachy. This solved my problem!

 

[WallisW]

Tachy and Niklet´s answer worked for me, ie: rename to 'del windows.old' then delete. Finally! I have wasted days on this problem. Thanks guys.

 

[smith0]

Fix - Actually Works

I had this issue as well and after continously trying to delete/use cmd etc and refresh (or F5, as you all put it) it did. not. work. I was pretty infuriated at all the comments repeating the same use of F5 because you have prgrammes open that require a large amount of RAM. This was not the case and I'm fairly sure the OP said that.

However I did find out this is the easiest way to delete these unwanted files / folders. And since I'm a beginner with computers, this was how I did it and I'll explain it like you SHOULD to a begininger. I feel as though many people didn't take that into consideration as most of the comments just go over my head.

• Open cmd. (Start>Type cmd>Hit Enter)
• Type "cd /d {location of file/folder}"
• Press Enter
• Type "dir /x"
• Press Enter. - A list of dates / times / and finally the name of your file or folder will show up.
• Find the name that is similar to your file/folder name. This is the directry name "FILE~1" for example.
• Type "rmdir /q /s {FILE~1}"
• Press Enter.
• The File should now be deleted.
  

Hope this helps anyone else out!

 

[sammerwehaib]

Solved!!!

I created a .RAR file and dragged (MOVED) the bad file/folder into that .RAR and then deleted the .RAR file successfully

 

[ChrisHeatley]

Tachy - that did it! Many thanks

 

[dw85745]

Hoping someone has found a solution to "could not find item" using Win7:SP1:x86

In Windows Explorer I create a "New Folder". Folder is created.
Attempt to "ReName" New Folder and receive "could not find item".
Tried reboot and still same error. Folder exists as New Folder but cannot be renamed.
Have not tried using DOS as I use Windows Explorer frequently and having
to shell to DOS for various file actions will be a Pain!!

NOTE: I messed with Windows Libraries to remove / hide them. Saw some comments
as possible cause of problem. I believe may be more related to fact "New Folder" has
a space and is longer than 8 characters and API call is defaulting to short file names
for whatever reason.

LOOKING FOR A PERMANENT FIX

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Workaround Solution #1
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Hitting the "Try Again" button works

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Workaround Solution #2
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1) RIght Click New Folder
2) Select Properties
3) General Tab
4) New Folder is shown near top dialog in an editable textbox
5) Enter Folder Name desired.
6) Apply

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Possible Reg Edit solution
a) have not tried as using Win7ro:x86
b) fix is for x64
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SOLUTION
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For me re-executing my REG file to get rid of libraries restored my ReName.
NOTES:
(1) The following reg file applies to the x64 post Not libraries.
The forum pushed it to last in line after this solution for some reason.

(2) FWIW Only reason I got rid of libraires (special folders) in the first place
was because when using Windows Explorer the caret would always jump to them
1st rather than allowing me to deal with the current directory that I was on.
This is an MS bug, which has NOT been corrected through Win10 as I understand it.