Can't delete directory

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In Win XP

I can not delete an empty direction. I have taken off Read only
attributes as well.
Won't work in cmd.exe either.

Any ideas ?

Thanks.
 
Re: Can't delete directory

Try booting to Safe Mode.

JS

"KahmSahmNeeDah" <andy77017@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> In Win XP
>
> I can not delete an empty direction. I have taken off Read only
> attributes as well.
> Won't work in cmd.exe either.
>
> Any ideas ?
>
> Thanks.
 
Re: Can't delete directory


"KahmSahmNeeDah" <andy77017@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2af36164-5954-4753-911a-2342aae2daf1@s50g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> In Win XP
>
> I can not delete an empty direction. I have taken off Read only
> attributes as well.
> Won't work in cmd.exe either.
>
> Any ideas ?
>
> Thanks.

You won't be able to to this if it is the current directory or if you have
it open.

HTH
-pk
 
Re: Can't delete directory

"JS" <@> wrote in message news:%23BHS0kUEJHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Try booting to Safe Mode.
>
> JS
>
> "KahmSahmNeeDah" <andy77017@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:2af36164-5954-4753-911a-2342aae2daf1@s50g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
>> In Win XP
>>
>> I can not delete an empty direction. I have taken off Read only
>> attributes as well.
>> Won't work in cmd.exe either.
>>
>> Any ideas ?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
If booting in the safe mode does not do the trick you might want to give the
freeware program "Unlocker" a try.
I've used it to remove files and folders that other utilities could not.

You can locate the program here at the author's web page:
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

After searching to find what file or program might be keeping control over
the folder it usually offers you the option to delete it anyway, even if it
could not detect what was trying to remain in control of it.
 
Re: Can't delete directory

These are the best apps for file deletion, all free.
(You can't delete a folder if you have it opened)

Unlocker 1.8.7 237 KB
Info: http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
Download: http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/unlocker1.8.7.exe

KillBox 90 KB
Info: http://www.killbox.net/
Download: http://www.killbox.net/downloads/KillBox.exe

FileASSASSIN 1.06 163 KB
Info: http://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php
Download: http://www.malwarebytes.org/fa-setup.exe

DelinvFile - Delete Invalid Files and Folders
Info: http://www.purgeie.com/delinv/index.htm
Download: http://www.purgeie.com/dl/divfinst.exe


This is a trick to delete an undeletable file by restoring a file over it with a file
created with the same name using a drive imaging program.

Instructions:

1. Create a text file and write in it a couple of letters.
2. Save that file in your root drive (C: for example) with the
same exact name and extension as the file you want to delete.
3. Now make a backup your new file (I used Acronis True Image).
4. Open your backup program and restore the file you created to
the folder where the undeletable file is, overwriting it.
4. Now you can delete it!
5. Run chkdsk


ju.c


"KahmSahmNeeDah" <andy77017@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:2af36164-5954-4753-911a-2342aae2daf1@s50g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> In Win XP
>
> I can not delete an empty direction. I have taken off Read only
> attributes as well.
> Won't work in cmd.exe either.
>
> Any ideas ?
>
> Thanks.
 
Re: Can't delete directory

On Sep 8, 1:31 am, "ju.c" <bibidybubidyb...@mailnator.com> wrote:
> These are the best apps for file deletion, all free.
> (You can't delete a folder if you have it opened)
>
> Unlocker 1.8.7 237 KB
> Info:http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
> Download:http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/unlocker1.8.7.exe
>
> KillBox 90 KB
> Info:http://www.killbox.net/
> Download:http://www.killbox.net/downloads/KillBox.exe
>
> FileASSASSIN 1.06 163 KB
> Info:http://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php
> Download:http://www.malwarebytes.org/fa-setup.exe
>
> DelinvFile - Delete Invalid Files and Folders
> Info:http://www.purgeie.com/delinv/index.htm
> Download:http://www.purgeie.com/dl/divfinst.exe
>
> This is a trick to delete an undeletable file by restoring a file over it with a file
> created with the same name using a drive imaging program.
>
> Instructions:
>
> 1. Create a text file and write in it a couple of letters.
> 2. Save that file in your root drive (C: for example) with the
> same exact name and extension as the file you want to delete.
> 3. Now make a backup your new file (I used Acronis True Image).
> 4. Open your backup program and restore the file you created to
> the folder where the undeletable file is, overwriting it.
> 4. Now you can delete it!
> 5. Run chkdsk
>
> ju.c
>
> "KahmSahmNeeDah" <andy77...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:2af36164-5954-4753-911a-2342aae2daf1@s50g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
>
> > In Win XP
>
> > I can not delete an empty direction. I have taken off Read only
> > attributes as well.
> > Won't work in cmd.exe either.
>
> > Any ideas ?
>
> > Thanks.

Thanks for all the help in deleting a "stubborn directory."

I am now busy dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. My
residence came out undamaged for which I am very thankful to God for.

My mom, who is 80 didn't fare so well. She is still without power. :-(

Andy
 
Re: Can't delete directory

You're welcome, KahmSahmNeeDah.


ju.c


"KahmSahmNeeDah" <andy77017@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:22b7bdba-ef8a-491d-a8ca-f5ab66309303@8g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
> On Sep 8, 1:31 am, "ju.c" <bibidybubidyb...@mailnator.com> wrote:
>> These are the best apps for file deletion, all free.
>> (You can't delete a folder if you have it opened)
>>
>> Unlocker 1.8.7 237 KB
>> Info:http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
>> Download:http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/unlocker1.8.7.exe
>>
>> KillBox 90 KB
>> Info:http://www.killbox.net/
>> Download:http://www.killbox.net/downloads/KillBox.exe
>>
>> FileASSASSIN 1.06 163 KB
>> Info:http://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php
>> Download:http://www.malwarebytes.org/fa-setup.exe
>>
>> DelinvFile - Delete Invalid Files and Folders
>> Info:http://www.purgeie.com/delinv/index.htm
>> Download:http://www.purgeie.com/dl/divfinst.exe
>>
>> This is a trick to delete an undeletable file by restoring a file over it with a file
>> created with the same name using a drive imaging program.
>>
>> Instructions:
>>
>> 1. Create a text file and write in it a couple of letters.
>> 2. Save that file in your root drive (C: for example) with the
>> same exact name and extension as the file you want to delete.
>> 3. Now make a backup your new file (I used Acronis True Image).
>> 4. Open your backup program and restore the file you created to
>> the folder where the undeletable file is, overwriting it.
>> 4. Now you can delete it!
>> 5. Run chkdsk
>>
>> ju.c
>>
>> "KahmSahmNeeDah" <andy77...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:2af36164-5954-4753-911a-2342aae2daf1@s50g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
>>
>> > In Win XP
>>
>> > I can not delete an empty direction. I have taken off Read only
>> > attributes as well.
>> > Won't work in cmd.exe either.
>>
>> > Any ideas ?
>>
>> > Thanks.
>
> Thanks for all the help in deleting a "stubborn directory."
>
> I am now busy dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. My
> residence came out undamaged for which I am very thankful to God for.
>
> My mom, who is 80 didn't fare so well. She is still without power. :-(
>
> Andy
 
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