Annoying File won't Delete!?

[uzumakiluffy]

*This is the message you will see "Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk".

*The file’s properties to check permissions presented a very blank properties dialog.

*It's not a virus or anything because antivirus, anti-spyware, adware and even the CHKDSK won't work.

*The filename ended with a dot. For example "C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\myfile.". As far as Windows is concerned this is an invalid file name.

*how did this file get created? The file was on a file share which had been accessed by a Mac user. Macs tend to write all sorts of metadata to extra “._DSStore” files and suchlike and had left this file behind.

*How to solve it? By prefixing your file paths with \\?\, (ie. C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\myfile.. becomes \\?\C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\myfile..)

*Using a command prompt I was able to delete the file using:
del "\\?\C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\myfile.."

*If it is a folder/directory:
change "del" to "rd /s"

*How to use command prompt?
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\myfile..
type:
c:
cd Documents and Settings > cd user > cd desktop etc.
cd.. == means back

Hope its Help!!

[thegoose]

would try renaming it to somthing i.g myfile.jpg and then delete or proberly last option is to restore computer to a date that didnt have the file on your desktop or where ever it is sounds weird i duna wether it would make any difference but you tryed highlighting and ctrl alt delete the file ?

[davin]

Try starting up the computer in Safe Mode and then delete the file, as one of the system files may be using the file you are trying to delete.

Hope it helps!

[Ladana]

Or boot with any dvd-image of a linux version - knoppix does a fine job for that btw, mount and delete from there.

[nichita2008]

You can use this tool for your purpose: UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB It works great ! Another solution is to enter in Safe Mode and to delete the file from there.

[Nobby]

There are a number of free file shredders that will generally deal with this sort of thing, safe mode is also good advice and often works.

[kylelmoon]

There may be some hidden, read-only files inside the folder...
Try to change the view of your windows explorer to be able to view hidden or system files.