Alzxul
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Hi all, I've been trying to work around this problem for a while, and I've asked many sources all who haven't been able to solve, so I thought I'd my luck here.
I downloaded a file off Kazaa (don't ask :dozey: ) which I can't delete. I also can't rename it or move it, and when I try and look at the properties, it says: 'The properties for this item are unavaliable'. It is a .bmp file which is 20.0kb. The folder the file is in can be moved with the file in it, but the folder cannot be moved onto a floppy or into the recycle bin. I tried deleting it in command prompt (I'm on win2k and there is no DOS as some people suggested), which didn't work. It has an insanely long file name by the way with lots of words and space etc. I tried use task manager to shut down explorer and then run a new task and delete the file from there, that didn't work either. I've virus checked my hdd numerous times and that folder in particular. I'm really at a loss of what to do, and formatting the hard drive isn't really an option. ANY help will be most appreciated, cheers!
I downloaded a file off Kazaa (don't ask :dozey: ) which I can't delete. I also can't rename it or move it, and when I try and look at the properties, it says: 'The properties for this item are unavaliable'. It is a .bmp file which is 20.0kb. The folder the file is in can be moved with the file in it, but the folder cannot be moved onto a floppy or into the recycle bin. I tried deleting it in command prompt (I'm on win2k and there is no DOS as some people suggested), which didn't work. It has an insanely long file name by the way with lots of words and space etc. I tried use task manager to shut down explorer and then run a new task and delete the file from there, that didn't work either. I've virus checked my hdd numerous times and that folder in particular. I'm really at a loss of what to do, and formatting the hard drive isn't really an option. ANY help will be most appreciated, cheers!