Unable to delete file

I have a file of my machine that I can not delete.

It does not have an extension, it is 0 bytes in size and whenever I try to delete it it I get "Can not delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk"

I have tried several ways (in Safe Mode, cmd line, BCWipe and some others) but same thing, I can not get rid of it.

Any ideas on how to get rid of it?

 

Greetings, GFH.

We need some more info from you: what's the make and model # of your machine (please include any Service Tag #s), and what operating system version and Service Pack # are you using?

In what directory are you seeing this file? Also, have you tried managing the file with no discrete devices or drives connected?

 

Sorry guys

I am using Win XP home on a HP machine.

The file is in \My Docs..\Download

It has the name of a word document I once had it now merely retains the name with no extension or size. I am unable to rename or do anything with it. When I try something I get a message saying the "file does not exsist". Yet when I check the Directory (whether in DOS or Windows) it is listed.

I have tried from CMD and DEL tried SAFE MODE. I tried some third party options MoveOn Says it does not exist even tough I can navigate to it), and yes CCleaner,

I have checked PROPERTIES.

I'm baffled

Thanks guys

 

Is the file giving you problems? Was the original word document deleted properly or did it vanish because of a crash?

 

It's not giving me problems. I was just cleaning up some unneeded files. Now it's becoming just plain annoying because I can't get rid of it.

The original file was in a different folder and has long since been deleted .

GFH

 

After months of trying finally found a solution

DOS prompt navigated to directory and merely used wildcards. I entered enough actual characters to make sure I didn't get something else DEL SURR*.*

Found the suggestion via Google and thanks to

http://www.aade.com/XPhint/zero byte.htm

Giving credit were it's due.

Thanks guys..

 

Good job - glad you got it sorted, and thanks for the feedback. :major