Ive tried everything...ive used the file deleter program, renamed the file, etc. the file says it has 0 kb. it has nothing within it at all. I cant read the file, anything. Any ideas?
2006-08-11 11:24:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
yeah...bam!
2006-08-13 22:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by No More Ghosts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you're on a windows system, when you try to delete the file, do you get an error message box? If so it could be that for whatever reason your PC has the file locked due to access.
I would restart your computer. Just as your computer boots up (the memory test, power-on screen, etc.) start tapping the F5 key and select "Safe Mode". Once safe mode booting finishes try to delete the file at that point. It should work.
2006-08-11 11:30:10 · answer #2 · answered by Cambion Chadeauwaulker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the error message you get when you delete the file and what is the full pathname to the file (i.e. C:\Documents and Settings\Joe User\My Documents\readme.txt).
It could be that it is locked by an application that has it open, or locked by Windows. If you're on Windows XP Pro it could be a permissions problem.
More info would help.
2006-08-11 11:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by Jay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what's the extension on the file?
Winxp has some trouble with deleting files sometimes..
You said used a file deleter program... Which one?
Try moveonboot
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/moveonboot.html
2006-08-11 11:29:13 · answer #4 · answered by simpley_intricate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried rebooting in safe mode? How about deleteing it from a command prompt?
Is it a system file? It is protected.
2006-08-11 11:27:21 · answer #5 · answered by Rox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must be a protected file, necessary for system operation, or for an application.
You could get, then run, Crap Cleaner! If it is important, it will remain, if it is a luser, it will be gone...
2006-08-11 11:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try shutting down and restarting your computer. If that doesn't work, start your computer in safe mode (press F8 when the Windows Loading screen pops up).
2006-08-11 11:30:49 · answer #7 · answered by Dude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be less demanding to let us know what the document is (call), additionally you may now not be the administrator account on your laptop that may not assist you delete pc records and yet another archives, try going to the uninstall application button and to find it interior the record and uninstall it may be?
2016-10-01 23:15:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure da file is not a system file .
2006-08-11 11:29:00 · answer #9 · answered by LOST 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to control panel - remove program and you can remove your file.
or you can go to start and unistal your file
goodluck
2006-08-11 11:29:58 · answer #10 · answered by sap1375 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have a virus on your computer.
2006-08-11 11:29:10 · answer #11 · answered by rjhefs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋