Delete files on C drive from linux

Louisd11 · #1 09-25-06, 19:01

Hi I was wondering if their was a program for linux or a linux boot disk out their that can delete files that are on my C drive. It seems tat any live CD that I try to run won't let me delete files that are in windows. And suggestion's?

Squeaner · #2 09-25-06, 21:20

As far as I know deleting files from your Windows Partition if it has Windows 2000 or above is a no go. The reason behind that is it could potentially mess up your Windows therefore you would have to reinstall it.

Louisd11 · #3 09-25-06, 21:35

I know that but their has to be a boot cd or something. Plus it isn't a system file it's a program file.

TimW · #4 09-25-06, 21:46

Maybe if we knew what the file/program is you're trying to delete, we could be of more assistance.

Louisd11 · #5 09-25-06, 21:49

Deep Freeze

TimW · #6 09-25-06, 21:53

http://weblogs.uncc.edu/blog/labost/...all_deepfreeze

TimW · #7 09-25-06, 22:01

Or this:
http://www.faronics.com/faq/

Louisd11 · #8 09-25-06, 22:03

I know how to do that. It is a little project I want to do.

erikske · #9 09-26-06, 03:04

Use the NTFS4DOS tool on the Ultimate Boot CD. (Linux can not modify NTFS partitions, only read them)

Louisd11 · #10 09-26-06, 06:04

Ok and then I can delete window's files. Thankyou

foogoo · #11 09-26-06, 08:54

You can get BartPE if you have a XP disk to build it from.. in its generic form it has a file explorer so you can delete and move files in Windows. I use it when people have pesky bugs that you can't get rid of in Windows - Bart's boots from the CD and mounts the HD for you.
I have heard the some live Linux CDs don't recommend you manipulate the HD but I have used Knoppix and not had an issue yet...

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