I downloaded a file that ended up being bunk, and now I cannot delete it. When I right click on the file and look at it's properties, both the Size: and the Size on disk: is 0 bytes. The Read Only attribute is NOT checked. I am the Owner of the file, and have Full Control of it.
When I try to deleting it, it says the typical
'Cannot delete SomeFile: It is being used by another person or program.
Close any programs that might might be using the file and try again.'
Well the first thing I tried is making sure no unnecessary processes were running. This didn't work. So I tried deleting it in Safe Mode. This didn't work. Then I resorted to using a couple programs that delete files on reboot while the OS isn't running yet. I tried GiPo@MoveOnBoot, and DelinvFile. Both with no success.
Then I tried to track down which process was related to this stubborn, undeletable file. Using Sysinternals's Handle, it was revealed to me that there is NO process using the file!!!
Now, I can't think of anything else to do! Please help!
Thanx in advance,
-YB
When I try to deleting it, it says the typical
'Cannot delete SomeFile: It is being used by another person or program.
Close any programs that might might be using the file and try again.'
Well the first thing I tried is making sure no unnecessary processes were running. This didn't work. So I tried deleting it in Safe Mode. This didn't work. Then I resorted to using a couple programs that delete files on reboot while the OS isn't running yet. I tried GiPo@MoveOnBoot, and DelinvFile. Both with no success.
Then I tried to track down which process was related to this stubborn, undeletable file. Using Sysinternals's Handle, it was revealed to me that there is NO process using the file!!!
Now, I can't think of anything else to do! Please help!
Thanx in advance,
-YB