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bhouse01

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    files that won't delete
    « on: April 27, 2009, 10:41:15 PM »
    I have a few jpegs on my computer that showed up after I had a recent virus that weren't there before.....I've tried to take control of them and even that doesn't work. I can see the file, but it doesn't show anything else, it's like it's not there. Anyone have any tips on how to remove them?
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    Re: files that won't delete
    « Reply #1 on: April 27, 2009, 11:19:59 PM »
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      Re: files that won't delete
      « Reply #2 on: April 28, 2009, 11:44:46 AM »
      I've already done that and evilfantasy ran me through the works..... I don't think these files are malware though
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        Re: files that won't delete
        « Reply #3 on: April 28, 2009, 11:49:26 AM »
        Are they read-only?
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          Re: files that won't delete
          « Reply #4 on: April 28, 2009, 12:02:38 PM »
          Hm...

          Well you can try using Unlocker Assistant.

          http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

          It helps me delete junk whenever things get stubborn.
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            Re: files that won't delete
            « Reply #5 on: April 28, 2009, 08:12:25 PM »
            no they aren't read only they wont even open, but I can see the file, I just can't do anything else with it, and I'll try that link right now
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              Re: files that won't delete
              « Reply #6 on: April 28, 2009, 08:18:44 PM »
              so I just tried that link and nothing :(
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              Re: files that won't delete
              « Reply #7 on: April 28, 2009, 08:24:41 PM »
              What do you mean by nothing?

              Download, and install Unlocker: http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
              It'll install under right click menu.

              Open Windows Explorer.
              Navigate to the folder, where the "offending file" is located.

              Right click on the "offending file". Click Unlocker
              Select Delete from drop-down menu:



              Click OK.
              The "offending file" will refuse to be deleted, but Unlocker will give you an option to delete on reboot:



              Click Yes.
              Restart computer.
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                Re: files that won't delete
                « Reply #8 on: April 28, 2009, 08:32:34 PM »
                when I right click on the file all that shows up on the drop down menu is: preview, edit,print, open with..., and send to. The unblocker thing doesn't show up.
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                Re: files that won't delete
                « Reply #9 on: April 28, 2009, 08:36:30 PM »
                Did you install Unlocker, and restart computer?
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                  Re: files that won't delete
                  « Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 08:47:02 PM »
                  yup did all of that and still the same things in the drop down menu :(
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                  Re: files that won't delete
                  « Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 09:13:04 PM »
                  What folder are they located in?
                  How many files?
                  What are the names of those files?
                  What are the sizes of the files?
                  Do you have "Properties" option under right click?
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                    Re: files that won't delete
                    « Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 09:17:24 PM »
                    What folder are they located in? C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Shared
                    How many files? 3
                    What are the names of those files? a bunch of vulgar things
                    What are the sizes of the files? 450 kb, 64 kb, 127 kb
                    Do you have "Properties" option under right click? no
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                    Re: files that won't delete
                    « Reply #13 on: April 28, 2009, 09:21:27 PM »
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                      Re: files that won't delete
                      « Reply #14 on: April 28, 2009, 09:23:20 PM »
                      I've tried this before, the problem is, is that there is no properties tab...... should I try it again though?
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