Can't delete folder

netdumdum

Hi,

I am having problems deleting one of the folders on my hard drive partiton.

The folder is called 6062c1f719f1a0a92d and is on a partition of my hard drive I store documents on, every time I try and delete it says its in use.

When I try opening it, there is one folder called update, I cant open that as it comes up access denied.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

scoot1on1

I think it may be that you have to take ownership of the folder...I had a similar prob..I used the instructions on the web link below

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/

Hope that helps

netdumdum

Thanks, I notice this is for Windows Vista, I am running Windows XP, reckon it would still work?

Browntoa

you should be able to delete it in safe mode , but make sure its not something you need

netdumdum

I tried deleting in safe mood but that didnt work, when I right click it, says its 0 bytes and read only, i am just baffled, cant think what it is!!

Browntoa

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/killbox.php

I've got several of those on mine from windows updates , not sure if they should be removed or not

scoot1on1

Try this one for XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

a little more difficult mind you!!

netdumdum

Thanks for the posts, pesky folder still wont delete, think I am stuck with it!!

[Deleted User]

Two things - firstly, is the complete patch to the folder longer than 256 characters?

Secondly, if the OS is saying the folder is in use download the following, extract it to your C:\, then go to Start -> Run -> type cmd -> type cd \ -> Type handle <folder path> (without the <> symbols.)

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896655.aspx

The easiest way to type the folder path is to open a Windows Explorer window, navigate to the path then drag the folder onto the cmd window.

Then press the return key and it should say which process, if any, is locking the folder in use.

DatabaseError

do you really need to delete it?

thomas01155

Try unlocker http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
or file assassin http://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php