Having trouble deleting a corrupt(assuming) file.

Discussion in 'Software' started by orbit18, Jan 3, 2008.

  1. orbit18

    orbit18 Private E-2

    It pretty much says, cannot delete [soandso directory] The directory is not empty.

    I've turned off hidden files, nothings in there, and it takes up 0kb.

    Tried using Unlocker but that didn't delete it, tried restarting in safe mode and deleting it but that didnt help. I'm trying not to have to do a dskchk because my hd is 200gb and it always takes a while. Is there a way I can delete this?


    edit: oh I also tried renaming, and moving the file to my desktop or something, also I am the only account on this computer so I am also the admin.
     
    orbit18, Jan 3, 2008
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    I know you tried Unlocker but try these two also, also if they dont work in normal mode try in safe mode also

    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!
     
    DavidGP, Jan 3, 2008
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