Can't delete mpeg

Discussion in 'Software' started by Nitrowing, Jun 26, 2007.

  1. Nitrowing

    Nitrowing Specialist

    I've been given a laptop to work on because the guy is too embarrassed to bring it to a shop. It has a file in his Music folder that has an 'interesting' (woof) title!
    Anyway... this file will not delete. I've tried to delete it in safe mode. I've pulled the drive out and connected it via USB to my pc and that wont delete it. I've connected the drive to my ubuntu PC and that will let me copy and paste it to my drive and give me full access but wont let me over-write the original (after changing file permissions) or let me delete the original.

    Any ideas?
     
    Nitrowing, Jun 26, 2007
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  2. hopperdave2000

    hopperdave2000 MajorGeek

    What happens when you try to delete it? What error messages??
     
    hopperdave2000, Jun 26, 2007
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  3. Nitrowing

    Nitrowing Specialist

    It doesn't do anything. No error message. It also wont let me ZIP it, scan it with avast, clear it with CCleaner, Spybot ignores it...
     
    Nitrowing, Jun 26, 2007
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  4. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Download The Avenger by Swandog469, and save it to your Desktop.

    * Extract avenger.exe from the Zip file and save it to your desktop
    * Run avenger.exe by double-clicking on it.
    * Check the 'Input script manually' box.
    * Click on the magnifying glass icon.
    * Copy everything in the Quote box below, and paste it in the box that opens:
    * Now click the 'Done' button.
    * Click on the traffic light icon and OK the prompt.
    * You will be prompted to restart, OK the prompt and your PC should reboot, if not, reboot it yourself.
     
    TimW, Jun 26, 2007
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  5. Nitrowing

    Nitrowing Specialist

    You're a star! That worked a treat, thank you :)
     
    Nitrowing, Jun 26, 2007
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  6. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    No problem....safe surfing!!:)
     
    TimW, Jun 26, 2007
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