Solved I can't remove files from my OLD XP

[XenX]

I can't remove old personal files present in my old XP.
I don't need them anymore and I can't delete them in any ways I can find.
I tried using FileShredders and ETC, Removing it using CMD forcefully, .. and the file is not in use.
It would be nice if someone would help me.
Thanks in Advance!

 

[speedgamer01]

What file type are you trying to kill?

 

[SlasherIT]

Hmmm,

That's strange. I recommend you use Microsoft Security Essentials and try running a Full Scan to check for any malware.

An alternative solution is to just use an Ubuntu Live CD, boot up from it and delete the files needed.

 

[XenX]

Nice to see fast replies.
Well, it doesn't matter what file i'm trying to delete. I have multiple files that have the same conflict. Its just files from my OLD xp pc's harddrive which i now still use. And zers no malwares, i've scanned it wiz MSE, and the files are just renamed for privacy purposes (removefile(2)) . So, any other idea that requires less time and effort, that would be very much appreciated..

 

[SlasherIT]

Are you using some kind of custom theme for your XP computer?

 

[speedgamer01]

You would not give up your privacy by telling us what file types are they.
google unlocker lol.

 

[SlasherIT]

XenX, please tell us exactly what is the original file type? Is it a media video file, or an exe?

 

[CyberZeus]

I can't remove old personal files present in my old XP.
I don't need them anymore and I can't delete them in any ways I can find.
I tried using FileShredders and ETC, Removing it using CMD forcefully, .. and the file is not in use.
It would be nice if someone would help me.
Thanks in Advance!

Try this: LockHunter is a free 64/32 bit tool to delete files blocked by any processes

 

[theog]

Boot your Windows 7 DVD & the files in Recovery Console.

How to Copy, Patse, & Delete files in Recovery Console:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/93347-copy-paste-windows-recovery-console.html

 

[Heyyou]

I can't remove old personal files present in my old XP.
I don't need them anymore and I can't delete them in any ways I can find.
I tried using FileShredders and ETC, Removing it using CMD forcefully, .. and the file is not in use.
It would be nice if someone would help me.
Thanks in Advance!

If this is a file from some app you were running in XP, and not a system file, I used to do a search, find the file and try deleting it. This worked more times than not. Could it be connected to a hidden file?

 

[XenX]

First, I'm using Win7
And I'm sure it technically doesn't matter whether what type it is, seriously.
I forgot the real file name (+extension), but there were even executable files.
They're program and personal files.

 

[speedgamer01]

Have u tried it??
Download Unlocker 1.9.1 - FileHippo.com

 

[SlasherIT]

When did the issue start happening?

 

[XenX]

still won't, this is unusual,

 

[SlasherIT]

XenX, when did the issue start?

 

[theog]

Boot your Windows 7 DVD & the files in Recovery Console.

How to Copy, Patse, & Delete files in Recovery Console:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/93347-copy-paste-windows-recovery-console.html

Have you tried from Recovery Console?

 

[SlasherIT]

@theog - That isn't practical really. It doesn't make sense if when he wanted to just delete a regular file he would have to boot up the Recovery Console just to do so.

 

[theog]

OP is not deleting a regular file.
This a non-regular file, which will not delete, when Windows is boot up.

 

[SlasherIT]

Its just a few files? I thought he couldn't delete any files... Lol whoops my bad.

 

[XenX]

I can delete new files.
nvm really, wut i was looking for wus an easy solution, seems like ....
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