How to delete one stuborn file ?

[Melhisedek]

I have file that I tried to download and I got some corrupted piece of that... Now I can't delete it
It is on Desktop and there is no chance of me removing it :/

I tried to delete it with some other files... but no go Any ideas ?

BTW it's Win XP and I have admin rights...

 

[JigPu]

Reboot into safemode and delete the file from there. If that dosen't work (unlikely), see if the recovery console can delete the sucker!

JigPu

 

[XunknownX]

When I have a file that won't delete, I will run the msdos prompt. And type the directory path and file name and poof it's gone. No questions asked, no confirmation, it's just gone.

for example:

c\> del c:\program files\jaja\crap.avi

 

[Captain U]

I have a program that is able to deleate those files if you want it I'll try to find it.

P.S. PM me if you want it.

 

[redduc900]

You could also give this a try...close all open programs, and click Start | Run | Type taskmgr.exe and click OK. Leave Task Manager open, and click Start | Run | Type cmd and click OK. Leave the Command Prompt window open, go to Task Manager and click the "Processes" tab; "End Process" on "Explorer.exe". Go to the Command Prompt window and navigate to the file that you'd like to delete, and enter del <filename>. Go back to Task Manager | Click "File" | New-->Task | Enter explorer.exe to restart the GUI.

The following MSKB article may also be of some help to you...

You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder

 

[Melhisedek]

Thanks guys! Now I see how little I know, but luckily for me I have you mates =)

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!