Vista - Still Can't Delete a file

4 Weeks Ago

"Justin" <justin@newsgroup> wrote in message news:emfX#1bUKHA.4816@newsgroup

Quote:

> Dave-UK wrote:

Quote:

>>
>> How did you get ownership ?
>> You said you downloaded it from another computer onto your machine.
>> Right-click the file > Properties > Security > Advanced > Owner tab.
>> What does it say in the 'Current owner box'?
>> If it isn't you, you haven't taken ownership.
>>
>>
>>

>
> I downloaded it from the internet - my college's Blackboard system.
> It has my account listed as the Current owner.

How's the file deletion saga going ? Still having problems?

2 Weeks Ago

"Justin" <justin@newsgroup> wrote in message news:Oi0kgwoYKHA.2164@newsgroup

Quote:

> Dave-UK wrote:

Quote:

>>
>> "Justin" <justin@newsgroup> wrote in message
>> news:emfX#1bUKHA.4816@newsgroup

Quote:

>>> Dave-UK wrote:
>>>>
>>>> How did you get ownership ?
>>>> You said you downloaded it from another computer onto your machine.
>>>> Right-click the file > Properties > Security > Advanced > Owner tab.
>>>> What does it say in the 'Current owner box'?
>>>> If it isn't you, you haven't taken ownership.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I downloaded it from the internet - my college's Blackboard system.
>>> It has my account listed as the Current owner.

>>
>> How's the file deletion saga going ? Still having problems?
>>
>>

>
>
> Sorry Dave, I was working on something else.
> I'm a student so I have pieces of time on and time off.
> The problem has gotten worse - I not have several files that won't
> delete - torrents in my Downloads folder. Now before you say somethign
> abotu downloading unsafe stuff, I was downloading Formula 1 races and a
> TV show - no software and they are all in the xvid format - no
> proprietary players. I use VLC to play them.
>
> Here is what I have:
> When I right click and hit properties
> http://www.imagebam.com/image/2b1be155594796
>
> Delete confirmation:
> http://www.imagebam.com/image/d6b92855594798
>
> It barks at me saying it can't delete
> http://www.imagebam.com/image/acab5255594799
>
> Here is the security tab for one of the files.
> http://www.imagebam.com/image/7a68f555594802
>
> So far I tried a utilility called move on boot - didn't work because
> moveonboot can't find the file. I point it directly to the phantom file
> and it barks at me saying it can't find it.
>
> http://www.imagebam.com/image/35c88755595249
>
> Apparently there's a pointer to a nonexistent file.
> Deleting in safe mode - no same thing can't find the files.
> ran malwarebytes check - clean.
> I tried to rename the files - no dice - access denied.
> http://www.imagebam.com/image/ee26a655595106
>
>
> I tried the following batch file
> @echo off
> del -p -f %1
>
> goto exit
> :exit
>
> no effect whatsoever.
>
> ran sfc /scannow
> found nothing wrong.
>
> My next step is to download a knoppix CD, boot from that and try
> deleting without even entering Windows.
>

I don't use Torrent software myself but having Googled your problem
apparently there is some setting somewhere where you can select an
option/button to "delete torrent & data".
I'd have a look for that option first.

This post has a method:
http://netfresco.com/tech/item-not-found/default.aspx
It's because the name of the file has spaces or something that makes
Vista think it doesn't exist or is an empty file.

**anh** · 1 Week Ago

You should try a couple of freeware programs that deal with situations like this.

1) Unlocker is a good little utility.

Unlocker 1.8.8 Download - Freeware Files.com - Utilities Category

2) Move On Boot is also good.

MoveOnBoot - Rename, Move, Delete Locked Folders and Locked Files on Restart

If those two don't resolve the problem, here is another solution, but it's only for the technically proficient:

1) Shut down and unplug your computer.

2) Pick it up, taking care to lift it safely.

3) Put it in the boot of your car (we technicians call this a reboot).

4) Drive to a lake, a scenic one for preference. Stop off on the way to pick up some cold beers.

5) Take computer out of boot, carry to lake edge and throw it in.

6) Take out beers and drink by side of lake, reflecting on how much better your life is now that your computer is at the bottom of the lake.

That's it!

1 Week Ago

FileMenu Tools includes a shredder utility.

http://www.lopesoft.com/en/index.html

"Justin" <justin@newsgroup> wrote in message
news:OBCMeoSUKHA.4000@newsgroup

Quote:

> Windows Vista Ultimate 64.
> I right click and hit delete on a file and I get
> Item not found
> This is no longer located in C:\Users\Justin\Downloads verify the items
> location and try again.
> The file is a MS Word docx, downloaded from my college's Blackboard
> system.
> I booted into safe mode (under the admin account) and ended up with the
> same message.
> I was told this could possible be an issue with Temporary Internet files
> and IE - I use Firefox. Nonetheless, I cleared out the TIF on both
> browsers and the file is still there.

4 Weeks Ago	#11 (permalink)
Dave-UK n/a posts	Re: Still Can't Delete a file "Justin" <justin@newsgroup> wrote in message news:emfX#1bUKHA.4816@newsgroup Quote: > Dave-UK wrote: Quote: >> >> How did you get ownership ? >> You said you downloaded it from another computer onto your machine. >> Right-click the file > Properties > Security > Advanced > Owner tab. >> What does it say in the 'Current owner box'? >> If it isn't you, you haven't taken ownership. >> >> >> > > I downloaded it from the internet - my college's Blackboard system. > It has my account listed as the Current owner. How's the file deletion saga going ? Still having problems?
My System Specs

2 Weeks Ago	#12 (permalink)
Dave-UK n/a posts	Re: Still Can't Delete a file "Justin" <justin@newsgroup> wrote in message news:Oi0kgwoYKHA.2164@newsgroup Quote: > Dave-UK wrote: Quote: >> >> "Justin" <justin@newsgroup> wrote in message >> news:emfX#1bUKHA.4816@newsgroup Quote: >>> Dave-UK wrote: >>>> >>>> How did you get ownership ? >>>> You said you downloaded it from another computer onto your machine. >>>> Right-click the file > Properties > Security > Advanced > Owner tab. >>>> What does it say in the 'Current owner box'? >>>> If it isn't you, you haven't taken ownership. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> I downloaded it from the internet - my college's Blackboard system. >>> It has my account listed as the Current owner. >> >> How's the file deletion saga going ? Still having problems? >> >> > > > Sorry Dave, I was working on something else. > I'm a student so I have pieces of time on and time off. > The problem has gotten worse - I not have several files that won't > delete - torrents in my Downloads folder. Now before you say somethign > abotu downloading unsafe stuff, I was downloading Formula 1 races and a > TV show - no software and they are all in the xvid format - no > proprietary players. I use VLC to play them. > > Here is what I have: > When I right click and hit properties > http://www.imagebam.com/image/2b1be155594796 > > Delete confirmation: > http://www.imagebam.com/image/d6b92855594798 > > It barks at me saying it can't delete > http://www.imagebam.com/image/acab5255594799 > > Here is the security tab for one of the files. > http://www.imagebam.com/image/7a68f555594802 > > So far I tried a utilility called move on boot - didn't work because > moveonboot can't find the file. I point it directly to the phantom file > and it barks at me saying it can't find it. > > http://www.imagebam.com/image/35c88755595249 > > Apparently there's a pointer to a nonexistent file. > Deleting in safe mode - no same thing can't find the files. > ran malwarebytes check - clean. > I tried to rename the files - no dice - access denied. > http://www.imagebam.com/image/ee26a655595106 > > > I tried the following batch file > @echo off > del -p -f %1 > > goto exit > :exit > > no effect whatsoever. > > ran sfc /scannow > found nothing wrong. > > My next step is to download a knoppix CD, boot from that and try > deleting without even entering Windows. > I don't use Torrent software myself but having Googled your problem apparently there is some setting somewhere where you can select an option/button to "delete torrent & data". I'd have a look for that option first. This post has a method: http://netfresco.com/tech/item-not-found/default.aspx It's because the name of the file has spaces or something that makes Vista think it doesn't exist or is an empty file.
My System Specs

1 Week Ago	#13 (permalink)
anh Vista 32-bit Home Premium SP1 12 posts	Re: Still Can't Delete a file You should try a couple of freeware programs that deal with situations like this. 1) Unlocker is a good little utility. Unlocker 1.8.8 Download - Freeware Files.com - Utilities Category 2) Move On Boot is also good. MoveOnBoot - Rename, Move, Delete Locked Folders and Locked Files on Restart If those two don't resolve the problem, here is another solution, but it's only for the technically proficient: 1) Shut down and unplug your computer. 2) Pick it up, taking care to lift it safely. 3) Put it in the boot of your car (we technicians call this a reboot). 4) Drive to a lake, a scenic one for preference. Stop off on the way to pick up some cold beers. 5) Take computer out of boot, carry to lake edge and throw it in. 6) Take out beers and drink by side of lake, reflecting on how much better your life is now that your computer is at the bottom of the lake. That's it!
My System Specs

1 Week Ago	#14 (permalink)
Bob n/a posts	Re: Still Can't Delete a file FileMenu Tools includes a shredder utility. http://www.lopesoft.com/en/index.html "Justin" <justin@newsgroup> wrote in message news:OBCMeoSUKHA.4000@newsgroup Quote: > Windows Vista Ultimate 64. > I right click and hit delete on a file and I get > Item not found > This is no longer located in C:\Users\Justin\Downloads verify the items > location and try again. > The file is a MS Word docx, downloaded from my college's Blackboard > system. > I booted into safe mode (under the admin account) and ended up with the > same message. > I was told this could possible be an issue with Temporary Internet files > and IE - I use Firefox. Nonetheless, I cleared out the TIF on both > browsers and the file is still there.
My System Specs

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