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corrupt file by NiteMare on 03-07-2005 at 05:54 AM

thers this one file on my computer that has become corrupt and i can't delete it, when i send it to teh recycleing bin, then empt my recycleing bin it gets moved to the folder "C:\Recycled\", then when i go to delete it, it goes back to the recycleing bin, its just a cycle, is ther a way i could perminently delete it, because i can't defrag my PC untill its gone, i've tryed shreding programs but it wont work, PLEASE help


RE: corrupt file by Joa on 03-07-2005 at 06:04 AM

what's the name of the file??


RE: corrupt file by Hank on 03-07-2005 at 06:07 AM

have you tried restoring the file to its exact place an Renaming the file to say OLD.RPM an then reboot an then delete the file ? try that method,


RE: corrupt file by NiteMare on 03-07-2005 at 06:07 AM

Dc578.htm


RE: corrupt file by matty on 03-07-2005 at 06:09 AM

Have you restored it to is original location then hold shift and press delete? This should permanently delete the file skipping the recycle bin.

Give that a shot.
Matty


RE: corrupt file by Hank on 03-07-2005 at 06:10 AM

do  what i suggested rename the file but not .htm an reboot an then  delete the file


RE: corrupt file by Purity on 03-07-2005 at 06:13 AM

I say he should try both ideas^o)


RE: corrupt file by NiteMare on 03-07-2005 at 06:16 AM

i tryed holding shift, then pressing delete, it disappered, but when i refreash the folder it reappers, i'll try the rebooting


RE: corrupt file by Purity on 03-07-2005 at 06:17 AM

Sounds like something I had....I created a new user account and deleted my old one....could always delete folder......


RE: corrupt file by NiteMare on 03-07-2005 at 06:28 AM

it won't let me delete the folder

and the restarting won't work,

i don't want to delete this user cus it has all my files and settings


RE: corrupt file by matty on 03-07-2005 at 06:37 AM

Reboot your PC into Safe Mode:
Click Start > Turn Off > Restart
Continuously tap F8
Choose Safe Mode
If Windows 2000 or Above, Choose Operating System.
Log into your Account
Delete Folder
Restart Computer


RE: corrupt file by NiteMare on 03-07-2005 at 07:01 AM

i got it, i ran a scna disk at start up and it fixed the problem thanks to everyone that tryed to help