I have this icon on my desktop that wont delete. I have tried renaming it, cant do it. Tried moving it, cant do it. tried compressing it, cant do it. Nothing will work. It is labeled "CA89YL1M" and has a size of 0 bytes and has no other information. Any ideas for destroying this fcuker?
2006-07-27 14:09:42 · 9 answers · asked by R32BK 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I thought it might be a virus but the fact that its 0 bytes leads me to beleive that its not. Can a virus have a size of 0?
2006-07-27 14:15:50 · update #1
Phill - Thanks, ill try that -
Dunbar - I already tried googling it but nothing came up.
2006-07-27 14:20:45 · update #2
yahoo answers ****** rocks! Thanks guys, its gone forever!!!....i hope.
2006-07-27 14:27:19 · update #3
Many mistakes have been made tampering with a PCs internals while trying to delete a file, folder and so on.
Rather than risk making a "deadly" error in your registry, I found a solution the other day that helped me get rid of a "file from hell" that refused to be deleted. Like you, I also had an icon on my desktop (note, I said had) and it's now gone forever - yippee!
Here's a nifty little program that will help you. Not only is it free, but it's super simple to use and it doesn't use a lot of disk space...
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
Once the "file" or icon has been unlocked, you'll be able to delete it.
Enjoy! :-)
2006-07-27 14:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you right click and try to delete it? If that did not work, it sounds more like a persistent spy ware or even virus. That being the case, you would need Spy ware or virus removal tools. Good luck.
2006-07-27 14:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try removing it by holding down SHIFT key while dragging the item to the Recycle Bin.
Just be careful because this will remove the item permanently, so you will not be able to undo once it's done.
2006-07-27 14:36:38 · answer #3 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a program. Go into your control panel, click on add/remove software, and scroll down the list to see if its in there. If so, delete from there.
2006-07-27 14:13:48 · answer #4 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is probaubly a virus or something. If you want try deleting it through DOS/Command Prompt. Also Try going into safe mode and deleting it.
2006-07-27 14:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try google-ing see what comes up.... it may have a traceable history that can help you kill 'er; if not go to the 'symantec' virus removal section for detailed steps
2006-07-27 14:19:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its becoz the file belongs to something thats still running.
download "moveonboot"
open it, select the file, next reboot its gone.
2006-07-27 14:16:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it wasnt on ur computer before just restore ur computer to an ealier date when it wasnt their
2006-07-27 14:13:54 · answer #8 · answered by ONE FRIENDLYGIRL2NO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hrmmmmm....
2006-07-27 14:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by rhino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋