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bhairavi

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    Unable to delete a folder
    « on: April 10, 2010, 01:15:28 AM »
    Hi,
    This is really frustrating! I have this folder which has weird file names. I am not able to delete the folder. I keep getting the error "Cannot delete file: cannot read from the source file or disk". I tried multiple methods to remove them:
    - I tried deleting the individual files through command prompt by using the: del "\\?\C:\file name" command and also tried deleting the entire folder by using the: rd /s "\\?\C:\Folder name" command. Both didn't work. In command prompt, I got the errors "The system cannot find the file specified." and "The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect".
    - I searched online and got a link to download a software called "unlocker". I tried removing through that. Again doesn't work  :(  :(

    Please tell me if anything else can be done. Getting real annoyed with this.

    Lappinga

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    Re: Unable to delete a folder
    « Reply #1 on: April 10, 2010, 09:42:27 AM »
    I had a problem similar today, try using unlocker on the actual file not folder. If that works delete the files then delete the folders. Try a file shredder as well.

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    Have you tried booting into the Admin account and deleting it?

    Allan

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    Re: Unable to delete a folder
    « Reply #2 on: April 10, 2010, 09:47:18 AM »
    What is the name and location of the folder?