Solved File from my desktop wont be removed. Stuck permanently.

[win7user4]

I have this file in my desktop, which has no extension, and is 0 bytes.

i cant delete it with delete keyboard button, shift + delete doesnt work also, restarting computer + deleting also doesnt work.

i also tried delete it using run as admin command prompt. no luck

 

[maxie]

Hi You could try Unlocker ...

 

[JDobbsy1987]

Hi,

Another option is to start in safe mode and see if you can delete it then.

Start in safe mode: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/69585-safe-mode.html

Regards,
Jamie

 

[win7user4]

avira detects Unlocker installer as spyware or something.

 

[maxie]

Where did you Download it from ? .....

Download Unlocker 1.9.2 - FileHippo.com

 

[JDobbsy1987]

This may be a false positive due to what the software is designed to do however last time i had an issue like this i could delete the file in Safe Mode.

Regards,
Jamie

 

[win7user4]

thanks, the Unlocker worked... too bad i accidentaly clicked Desktop > Delete, i had to force log off then relogin, saw many of my files in Recycle Bin.

my files are still intact.

 

[maxie]

Most welcome ... I take it you where referring to the Desktop Icons .. They are only shortcuts and could have been replaced if need be ...

 

[win7user4]

^
i clicked Desktop folder in the Unlocker application.

but there were video files, pics, etc.. on my desktop. they would have been deleted also.

 

[JDobbsy1987]

If you have lost them and they are not in your recycle bin you could try this software to recover them:
https://www.piriform.com/recuva

Regards,
Jamie

 

[win7user4]

^
nah, i was about to lost them, they were still in recycle bin, i just restored them. all good.

i guess thats it for this topic.

thanks all.