How to delete certain files?

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I have a 700 mb media file on my computer, which I obtained from a friend on
the internet, that I wish to delete. The file itself does not work when i
double click on it, instead, my cpu performence immediately drops and I have
to restart the compute. Curiously, I notice that whenever i click on it (even
right click/single left click), the problem is the same. My cpu load
increases to 100 %, and it never drops. I always have to restart the
computer. I doubt this is some virus, mainly because of the file size and
that I have experienced this with small picture files as well, such as jpg.
The even weirder thing is, when i try to delete this 700 mb large file, i
receive an error message, indicating that this program is already in use by
another application and that I cannot delete it. I have tried system restore,
but this also did not work, as this file simply refuses to be deleted, even
when i restore my system to a much earlier date, i.e. before the file was
obtained.

In short, i wish to delete this file forever from my p.c. and everytime i
try to do so, i get the same message, i.e. that it is being used by another
file or program. It is a waste of space on my hard drive, and always makes me
feel awkward, knowing that a non-functioning, resource eating file is on my
hard drive.

I will explain in detail exactly all i know about this file.

It is a windows media file. Whether i double click on it, single click, or
right click, the result is the same (massive drop in performance, forcing me
to reboot). As long as i dont point my mouse near it, the performance of my
p.c. seems fine. Whenever i double click on this file, the windows media
interface starts to load, but no image (followed by horrific drop in cpu
performence). I do not receive any error messages, unless I try to delete the
file. System restore does not work. Safe Mode does not work. I notice this
same problem with a picture file I have, which does happen to work, but the
cpu performance drops shortly after.

I wish to delete this file, and would appreciate any suggestions from
anybody. If you wish to email me, please do so to (e-mail address removed)

I very much appreciate any suggestions/explanations/questions by anyone.

I doubt this is a major problem for the veterans, but for me this is a very
frustrating issue.

Regards,

Ron.
 
It would be best to boot into Safe Mode, search for the folder,
then delete it.

A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222&Product=winxp

How to Delete A File That Is Seemingly "Undeletable"
http://www.theeldergeek.com/delete_undeletable_file.htm

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| I have a 700 mb media file on my computer, which I obtained from a friend on
| the internet, that I wish to delete. The file itself does not work when i
| double click on it, instead, my cpu performence immediately drops and I have
| to restart the compute. Curiously, I notice that whenever i click on it (even
| right click/single left click), the problem is the same. My cpu load
| increases to 100 %, and it never drops. I always have to restart the
| computer. I doubt this is some virus, mainly because of the file size and
| that I have experienced this with small picture files as well, such as jpg.
| The even weirder thing is, when i try to delete this 700 mb large file, i
| receive an error message, indicating that this program is already in use by
| another application and that I cannot delete it. I have tried system restore,
| but this also did not work, as this file simply refuses to be deleted, even
| when i restore my system to a much earlier date, i.e. before the file was
| obtained.
|
| In short, i wish to delete this file forever from my p.c. and everytime i
| try to do so, i get the same message, i.e. that it is being used by another
| file or program. It is a waste of space on my hard drive, and always makes me
| feel awkward, knowing that a non-functioning, resource eating file is on my
| hard drive.
|
| I will explain in detail exactly all i know about this file.
|
| It is a windows media file. Whether i double click on it, single click, or
| right click, the result is the same (massive drop in performance, forcing me
| to reboot). As long as i dont point my mouse near it, the performance of my
| p.c. seems fine. Whenever i double click on this file, the windows media
| interface starts to load, but no image (followed by horrific drop in cpu
| performence). I do not receive any error messages, unless I try to delete the
| file. System restore does not work. Safe Mode does not work. I notice this
| same problem with a picture file I have, which does happen to work, but the
| cpu performance drops shortly after.
|
| I very much appreciate any suggestions/explanations/questions by anyone.
|
| I doubt this is a major problem for the veterans, but for me this is a very
| frustrating issue.
|
| Regards,
|
| Ron.
 
Hi thanks for that reply. I read the website on how to delete files, but the
problem is, the file name is called "The Ring 2.avi" so every time i try to
delete it, such as "del The Ring 2.avi" it says file "the" not found.

If i delete a single filename that only is a single name, it works. But if i
try to delete any file that has multiple words and a space inbetween, it
doesn't work. What must i do to delete a file name with multiple words with
spaces in between, such as "The users guide.doc" or something like this?

Thanks
 
--- Emperor --- said:
*Hi thanks for that reply. I read the website on how to delete files,
but the
problem is, the file name is called "The Ring 2.avi" so every time i
try to
delete it, such as "del The Ring 2.avi" it says file "the" not
found.

If i delete a single filename that only is a single name, it works.
But if i
try to delete any file that has multiple words and a space inbetween,
it
doesn't work. What must i do to delete a file name with multiple
words with
spaces in between, such as "The users guide.doc" or something like
this?

Thanks
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Hi

Try here http://www.purgeie.com/delinv.htm
This utility got rid of a few "undeletable" files on my P.C. Warning
Files deleted using this DO NOT go into recycle bin.
Regards

CReWdog
 
Hi thanks for that reply. I read the website on how to delete files, but the
problem is, the file name is called "The Ring 2.avi" so every time i try to
delete it, such as "del The Ring 2.avi" it says file "the" not found.

If i delete a single filename that only is a single name, it works. But if i
try to delete any file that has multiple words and a space inbetween, it
doesn't work. What must i do to delete a file name with multiple words with
spaces in between, such as "The users guide.doc" or something like this?
Click to expand...

Put quotes around the file name:
DEL "The Ring 2.avi"
 
--- Emperor --- said:
Hi thanks for that reply. I read the website on how to delete files, but the
problem is, the file name is called "The Ring 2.avi" so every time i try to
delete it, such as "del The Ring 2.avi" it says file "the" not found.

If i delete a single filename that only is a single name, it works. But if i
try to delete any file that has multiple words and a space inbetween, it
doesn't work. What must i do to delete a file name with multiple words with
spaces in between, such as "The users guide.doc" or something like this?

Thanks

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Click to expand...
To obtain the actual name of the file that you will need to
delete via the DEL command, enter the command DIR *.avi in CMD
prompt to get a list of avi files. Look carefully at the name of
the file you want to delete and use it in the DEL command.
 
del "The ring 2.avi" should work.
Alan said:
To obtain the actual name of the file that you will need to delete via the
DEL command, enter the command DIR *.avi in CMD prompt to get a list of
avi files. Look carefully at the name of the file you want to delete and
use it in the DEL command.
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