File deletion

[shaggyhair]

In 'My Pictures' I have a folder called 'Florida 2005'. When in the past I have backed up the whole of 'My Pictures' folder there has been no problem.

However this evening when doing my monthly back up I got a 'Cannot copy file' message.

By doing selective backups I discovered that a file in Florida 2005 should have been entitled App30055. However it was labled App3005 with a small square where the original 5 was.

I cannot delete,move or rename the file. If I do, up comes "Cannot delete (or rename or move) file; Cannot read from the source file or disc.

Any thoughts on how I can delete the defective file or folder.

[merchant42]

Try this

Its Freeware you should be able to right click and delete once installed

Good luck

ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

[shaggyhair]

Thanks for that, but I have just installed it, but to no avail. The software says it has deleted the file but in reality it has not.

However thanks for the suggestion

[Lynnrose]

You could try deleting the file in safe mode x

[merchant42]

You could try taking Ownership of the file or folder it is best to do this in safe mode and as Administrator once you have ownership the file should delete ok.

I dont know why the unlocker never worked as it works fine for me !


To take ownership of a file or folder
Open Windows Explorer, and then locate the file or folder you want to take ownership of.
Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the Security tab.
Click Advanced, and then click the Owner tab.
In the Change owner to box, click the new owner.
(Optional) To change the owner of all subcontainers and objects within the tree, select the Replace owner on subcontainers and objects check box.
Notes

To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
If you are not joined to a domain and want to view the Security tab, see To display the Security tab.
You can transfer ownership in two ways:
The current owner can grant the Take ownership permission to others, allowing those users to take ownership at any time.
An administrator can take ownership of any file on the computer. However, the administrator cannot transfer ownership to others. This restriction keeps the administrator accountable.
In Windows XP Professional, the Everyone group no longer includes the Anonymous Logon group.