Problem deleting Temporary Internet Files from Temp Folder

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In my "C:\Documents and Settings\administrator\Local Settings\Temp" folder
there's a Temporary Internet Files folder which I like to delete when I
clean up the temp folder. Usually I can delete this TIF folder. However,
recently I've been unable to. I get an error message stating "Cannot delete
HUMORB~1: Cannot find the specified file. Make sure you specify the correct
path and filename." Any help would be appreciated.
 
The files in question are:
"humorbizarre_humor;300x250;kl=n;klg=en;kt=k;dcdupd=1;kga=1;kr=f;kw=Euphie+p
arody;
kgg=1;kcr=us;kymd=ad_creative1;title=1;decopt=ist;ord=5157712100783187[1]"
and

"humorbizarre_humor;300x250;kl=n;klg=en;kt=k;dcdupd=1;kga=1;kr=f;kw=Euphy+pa
rody;
kgg=1;kcr=us;kymd=ad_creative1;title=1;decopt=ist;ord=279243798799475[1].03"

Is it possible to delete these files in MS-DOS? If so, how would I locate
them? Right clicking on Properties displays the message "The properties for
this item are not available." I also can't rename or delete them
individually.
 
I still get the same error message about "HUMORB~1". I just tried deleting
it using the command prompt but the files u got the message "file not
found".

Dave Patrick said:
Try using;

IE|Tools|Internet Options|General|Delete Files


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DaffyD® said:
In my "C:\Documents and Settings\administrator\Local Settings\Temp" folder
there's a Temporary Internet Files folder which I like to delete when I
clean up the temp folder. Usually I can delete this TIF folder. However,
recently I've been unable to. I get an error message stating "Cannot
delete
HUMORB~1: Cannot find the specified file. Make sure you specify the
correct
path and filename." Any help would be appreciated.
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Might mean file system damage or corruption. You can run chkdsk from the
recovery console but be advised that chkdsk will attempt to repair the file
system possibly at the expense of the files themselves.

After backup you can run;
chkdsk /r
from the recovery console command line. (/r implies /f and /p)

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD-Rom. At the "Welcome to Setup" screen. Press F10 or R to repair a
Windows 2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
console quits and restarts the computer. Note If the registry is corrupted
or missing or no valid installations are found, the Recovery Console starts
in the root of the startup volume without requiring a password. You cannot
access any folders, but you can carry out commands such as chkdsk, fixboot,
and fixmbr for limited disk repairs. Once the password has been validated,
you have full access to the Recovery Console, but limited access to the hard
disk. You can only access the following folders on your computer: drive
root, %windir% or %systemroot%

You should also download and run a disk diagnostic utility from the drive
manufacturer's web site.




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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
 
Thanks, Dave. I'll give it a try.

Dave Patrick said:
Might mean file system damage or corruption. You can run chkdsk from the
recovery console but be advised that chkdsk will attempt to repair the file
system possibly at the expense of the files themselves.

After backup you can run;
chkdsk /r
from the recovery console command line. (/r implies /f and /p)

To start the Recovery Console, start the computer from the Windows 2000
Setup CD-Rom. At the "Welcome to Setup" screen. Press F10 or R to repair a
Windows 2000 installation, and then press C to use the Recovery Console. The
Recovery Console then prompts you for the administrator password. If you do
not have the correct password, Recovery Console does not allow access to the
computer. If an incorrect password is entered three times, the Recovery
console quits and restarts the computer. Note If the registry is corrupted
or missing or no valid installations are found, the Recovery Console starts
in the root of the startup volume without requiring a password. You cannot
access any folders, but you can carry out commands such as chkdsk, fixboot,
and fixmbr for limited disk repairs. Once the password has been validated,
you have full access to the Recovery Console, but limited access to the hard
disk. You can only access the following folders on your computer: drive
root, %windir% or %systemroot%

You should also download and run a disk diagnostic utility from the drive
manufacturer's web site.




--

Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


DaffyD® said:
I still get the same error message about "HUMORB~1". I just tried deleting
it using the command prompt but the files u got the message "file not
found".
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DaffyD® said:
In my "C:\Documents and Settings\administrator\Local Settings\Temp" folder
there's a Temporary Internet Files folder which I like to delete when I
clean up the temp folder. Usually I can delete this TIF folder. However,
recently I've been unable to. I get an error message stating "Cannot delete
HUMORB~1: Cannot find the specified file. Make sure you specify the correct
path and filename." Any help would be appreciated.
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Try searching for the "HUMORB~1" file or folder.

Ben
 
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