Solved Please Help! Undeletable folder!

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LazarusIV

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Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and I've got a huge issue. I've got a folder with files in it that I deleted years ago. It does not show up in Windows Explorer, it does not show up in the command prompt when I search the directory, it does not let me delete or rename it. For some reason the contents of the phantom folder only show up when I search for the file extension type that they match. What the heck is that?? I've done error-checking on my C:\ drive and I've used a free registry cleaner and STILL they show up with the *.jpg search! When I reboot and run the registry doctor program the errors show up again. Is it a virus or some sort of malware?

What can I do!? Any help is extremely appreciated!
 

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Hi LazarusIV.

Try running MalwareBytes to check for any viruses.
 

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Welcome
This is what you do.
Download and use Old Timer File Cleaner
TFC - Temp File Cleaner by OldTimer - Geeks to Go Forums
It is much more powerful than our normal recommendation of Ccleaner. It will remove all cookies, etc, even those that you want saved to make log in easier etc.
If that does not work, this most likely will
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/speed-up-or-disable-windows-search-indexing-in-vista/
The reg cleaners will not help in this situation and may make matters worse.
 

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Do you have indexing turned on?
 

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Hey, indexing did it! Thank you so much, I have no idea what that crap was all about but we're all good now!

You are a life saver!
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N72-E
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 1066
    Graphics Card(s)
    2 x nVidia GTX 470 SC in SLI
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24" LCD 1920X1200
Roy's solution made me LOL for some reason, just so simple and to the point.

Glad you got it working. You can mark this thread as 'Solved' if you want. :-)
 

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    HP Pavilion G6
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    750GB HDD 6GB RAM
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    AMD A6-3400M APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Internet Speed
    25mbps
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