Undeletable message on desktop

Discussion in 'Software' started by Lukius, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. Lukius

    Lukius Private E-2

    I saved an e-mail from Outlook Express to my desktop because I was unable to open the e-mail in OE. The file is empty -- no bytes -- not hidden nor a read only -- it's a nothing file. I cannot delete it from my desktop. I cannot rename it -- my computer just can't find the file. How can I get it off my desktop?
     
    Lukius, Aug 30, 2008
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Options to possibly delete this errant file are,


    1. Pocket Killbox
    2. MoveOnBoot this one, once you dragNdrop the file or browse for its location, deletes the file on reboot, so any applications that have locked the file are not running so cannot lock it before deletion.. my fav!
    3. Unlocker

    But also let us know what Windows version your using?
     
    DavidGP, Aug 30, 2008
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  3. Lukius

    Lukius Private E-2

    Thanks for your assistance. I've tried "MoveOnBoot" to no avail. Will try other 2 suggestions soon. I am using Windows XP Home and have a broadband wireless service.
     
    Lukius, Sep 11, 2008
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