XP can't remove MPEG-4 videos

Kernel_Sanders

Bob_the_Saver wrote: »

I have this problem and use the solution in post #8

I read that post as only applying if the files are read-only. Are you saying it works when that attribute is unchecked?

Bob_the_Saver

Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

I read that post as only applying if the files are read-only. Are you saying it works when that attribute is unchecked?

I've never looked, all I know is I can't normally delete them but with unlocker I can.

Kernel_Sanders

OK I'll try that if the safe mode doesn't work.

BTW what is your signature supposed to mean?

Bob_the_Saver

Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

OK I'll try that if the safe mode doesn't work.

BTW what is your signature supposed to mean?

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esuhl

Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

I read that post as only applying if the files are read-only. Are you saying it works when that attribute is unchecked?

No; the read only attribute is unrelated to the "lock" that the OS places on files to indicate that they're in use...

sillygoose

The same issue is well known with .mkv video files too, can't delete, can't rename etc.

Unlocker as above is the best solution, adds a right click option, select file, right click pick unlocker, select delete from dropdown menu and OK. Unlocker disconnects the file and deletes it. Often if you just unlock and try to delete in explorer its explorer causing the problem so its locked again before you can delete. I found you need to use the delete in unlocker.

Kernel_Sanders

Safe mode didn't work, but the unlocker does. So, could this cause problems if I delete something that has just been moved or played?

Bob_the_Saver wrote: »

Ryanair hand baggage maximum size, I usually post on the Overseas travel board....

I see. That's why I took my solar PV spec off, due to irrelevance on sister boards. Mind you, at least I stated it was to do with solar PV.....

skivenov

Have you tried usign the command prompt?

closed

if you have to use unlocker, something is holding the file open, possibly whatever you are using to play it, it shouldn't be locked after a boot. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653

Kernel_Sanders

closed wrote: »

if you have to use unlocker, something is holding the file open, possibly whatever you are using to play it, it shouldn't be locked after a boot. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653

I'm not using anything to play it when trying to delete, but Real Player has played it before.
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