Vista - Cannot delete a file

**drakx188** · 01-21-2009

hi guys, im having a similar problem but nothings working so far
a) cant delete it - says "could not find this item. this is no longer located in _____. Verify the items location and try again.
b) downloaded the take ownership reg and i right click, take ownership, try to delete, gives me same error saying cant find file
c) i right click, properties, go to security, and it says "the requested security information is either unavailable or cant be displayed"

**Brink** · 01-21-2009

Hello Drakx188, and welcome to Vista Forums.

You might see if using the free program Unlocker on the file may be able to help you delete it.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**drakx188** · 01-21-2009

ive tried unlocked as well, when i install it and run it and right click on the file, it doesnt even give an option for unlock

**Airbot** · 01-21-2009

What is the file? Have you rebooted to see if it goes away after that? Might try a program like CCleaner to delete your temp files if that's what it is.
CCleaner - Home

**WizardSleeve** · 01-21-2009

I'm having the same problem. When I try to delete the icon on my desktop it says...

"Could not find this item. This is no longer located in C:\Users\John\Desktop\-- Verify the item's location and try again" then it gives me the option to try again or cancel.

I've tried deleting it in Safe Mode, I get the same thing. I've also tried running CCleaner and still no luck.

Can anyone help me out?

**drakx188** · 01-21-2009

yup ive tried safe mode too

my file is in a folder on my desktop, its an ebook, it says its simply "File" type, and is 0 bytes

**WizardSleeve** · 01-21-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by drakx188

ive tried unlocked as well, when i install it and run it and right click on the file, it doesnt even give an option for unlock

Mine is also 0 bytes.

Uhg, I think it's just you and I Drakx lol

**Brink** · 01-21-2009

WizardSleeve,

You might see if using a elevated command prompt with the DEL command may be able to remove it. If you are not sure how to do this, then post back the exact full path and name of the file. I'll post instructions on how.

**frankzappa77** · 01-21-2009

Try MoveOnBoot. I used it once when I made a folder with a blank name (alt+0186 or something) and it wouldn't delete after. Just specify the path of the file in the program and then set it to be deleted on the next reboot.

Here's a link.

**drakx188** · 01-21-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by WizardSleeve

Quote: Originally Posted by drakx188

ive tried unlocked as well, when i install it and run it and right click on the file, it doesnt even give an option for unlock

Mine is also 0 bytes.

Uhg, I think it's just you and I Drakx lol

well figure it out together man!

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

WizardSleeve,

You might see if using a elevated command prompt with the DEL command may be able to remove it. If you are not sure how to do this, then post back the exact full path and name of the file. I'll post instructions on how.

C:\Users\XXX\Desktop\My Stuff\E Book Name

01-21-2009	#1 (permalink)
drakx188 vista 32bit 9 posts	Cannot delete a file hi guys, im having a similar problem but nothings working so far a) cant delete it - says "could not find this item. this is no longer located in _____. Verify the items location and try again. b) downloaded the take ownership reg and i right click, take ownership, try to delete, gives me same error saying cant find file c) i right click, properties, go to security, and it says "the requested security information is either unavailable or cant be displayed"
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01-21-2009	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,079 posts	Re: Cannot delete a file Hello Drakx188, and welcome to Vista Forums. You might see if using the free program Unlocker on the file may be able to help you delete it. Hope this helps, Shawn
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01-21-2009	#3 (permalink)
drakx188 vista 32bit 9 posts	Re: Cannot delete a file ive tried unlocked as well, when i install it and run it and right click on the file, it doesnt even give an option for unlock
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01-21-2009	#4 (permalink)
Airbot Vista Ultimate SP2 x64 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 TECHNET 1,661 posts	Re: Cannot delete a file What is the file? Have you rebooted to see if it goes away after that? Might try a program like CCleaner to delete your temp files if that's what it is. CCleaner - Home
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01-21-2009	#5 (permalink)
WizardSleeve Vista Home Premium 8 posts	Re: Cannot delete a file I'm having the same problem. When I try to delete the icon on my desktop it says... "Could not find this item. This is no longer located in C:\Users\John\Desktop\-- Verify the item's location and try again" then it gives me the option to try again or cancel. I've tried deleting it in Safe Mode, I get the same thing. I've also tried running CCleaner and still no luck. Can anyone help me out?
My System Specs

01-21-2009	#6 (permalink)
drakx188 vista 32bit 9 posts	Re: Cannot delete a file yup ive tried safe mode too my file is in a folder on my desktop, its an ebook, it says its simply "File" type, and is 0 bytes
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01-21-2009	#7 (permalink)
WizardSleeve Vista Home Premium 8 posts	Re: Cannot delete a file Quote: Originally Posted by drakx188 ive tried unlocked as well, when i install it and run it and right click on the file, it doesnt even give an option for unlock Mine is also 0 bytes. Uhg, I think it's just you and I Drakx lol
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01-21-2009	#8 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,079 posts	Re: Cannot delete a file WizardSleeve, You might see if using a elevated command prompt with the DEL command may be able to remove it. If you are not sure how to do this, then post back the exact full path and name of the file. I'll post instructions on how.
My System Specs

01-21-2009	#9 (permalink)
frankzappa77 Vista Home Premium 32bit SP2 53 posts	Re: Cannot delete a file Try MoveOnBoot. I used it once when I made a folder with a blank name (alt+0186 or something) and it wouldn't delete after. Just specify the path of the file in the program and then set it to be deleted on the next reboot. Here's a link.
My System Specs

01-21-2009	#10 (permalink)
drakx188 vista 32bit 9 posts	Re: Cannot delete a file Quote: Originally Posted by WizardSleeve Quote: Originally Posted by drakx188 ive tried unlocked as well, when i install it and run it and right click on the file, it doesnt even give an option for unlock Mine is also 0 bytes. Uhg, I think it's just you and I Drakx lol well figure it out together man! Quote: Originally Posted by Brink WizardSleeve, You might see if using a elevated command prompt with the DEL command may be able to remove it. If you are not sure how to do this, then post back the exact full path and name of the file. I'll post instructions on how. C:\Users\XXX\Desktop\My Stuff\E Book Name
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