Trying to delete "undeletable" files

Discussion in 'Software' started by bigbazza, Jan 16, 2011.

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  1. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    I have 4 x *.DLL's in my HP sub-Folder that I cannot delete. :( :cry

    I have tried logging in as "Adminstrator', removing "read only" Attribute that HP secretly sets (and does not show up in "Attributes" in Windows Explorer).

    Installed "killbox.exe" that didn't work for me.

    Desperate to get rid of HP Folder ans sub-folders and Files therein, so I can re-install HP Win 7 driver/setup, to see if I can get my printer going again.

    Thanks in advance, for any suggestions whether they work or not. :-D
    I've googled for various ideas, but still have those bl**dy *.Dll's to get rid of.

    Bazza

    NB: Not present in Revo Installer, or "Add/Remove" programs. :(

    Baz
     
  2. tgell

    tgell Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Hello,
    I try to delete in safe mode if Unlocker does not work. If that fails, I boot to Puppy Linux or UBCD4 Windows and delete.
     
  3. tritonobx

    tritonobx Staff Sergeant

    Can also try HiJack This 'delete a file on reboot' feature. It's worked for me before, and also has option for deleting an NT type 023 service. Good luck.
     
  4. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    Have you first checked to make sure that all associated drivers (services) have been disabled or deleted before attempting to delete driver files and folders?
     
  5. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    Thanks guys, I'll work my way through your suggestions. :cool

    Bazza
     
  6. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    Much thanks, Dr. M. :cool
    I thought I has disabled/stopped all services, but I had missed one. :-o :cry :-D

    They are now gone. :major

    Now all I have to do is re-install my HP PSC 1410 All-in-One/Win 7 combo, and hope it works.

    Bazza

    ===

     
  7. FED UP

    FED UP MajorGeek

    MBAM free contains FILE ASSASSIN unde the TOOLS tab .
     
  8. motc7

    motc7 Vice Admiral (Starfleet)

    thanks for this. will check that out. didn't know that was there.
     
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