Video file that just won't go away!

Hey all,

I'm having an issue with a video file on my desktop. In short; I can't delete it. It's wrecking my head!

I've got Vista and I've had this issue before with some other files where they wouldn't delete. However, a quick restart of the computer and they'd either be gone or willing to let me delete them.


So I tried restarting and it's not working. The file won't budge. Everytime I try to put it into a folder or delete it, i get a mesage saying windows explorer has stopped working.


It's a 3GP file if that makes any difference. I'm currently transferring files onto an external drive to go for a complete reformat, but obviously I'd rather not have to do that.


Anyoen got any ideas?


Cheers

chin_grin

You could try installing this. Helps with any stubborn files, http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/. If that doesn't work try Eraser.

Auvers

press F8 before windows boots, choose safe mode and delete the file

Tallon

Auvers wrote: »

press F8 before windows boots, choose safe mode and delete the file

+1, just about to say that

Jaden

And stop downloading Amateur Porn from Rapidshare.

the_syco

Jaden wrote: »

And stop downloading Amateur Porn from Rapidshare.

Aye. Look up a company called "Private": they do better porn... :P

Jaden

Jaden wrote: »

And stop downloading Amateur Porn from Rapidshare.

I never mentioned amateur. :P


I'll try the safe mode thing now in a minute...

No joy.

Can't even find Safe Mode, if I'm being honest. Can find it on my VAIO Laptop, but not on this (using a HP dekstop).


Fcuk it... I'm reformatting. I've nothing better to do with my day anyway.

Komplett: Marc

That is one of the most extreme solutions to a fairly small problem I've ever seen, but I salute your gusto, sir

Anti

I've found, in a lot of cases a quick reformat is alot quicker and easier then spending hours trying to troubleshoot the problem.

Jaden

This link will show you how to boot to safe mode on Vista:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial61.html#vista

Boot in, delete, find better porn.

Bob_Harris

Not wanting to go off topic here, but why do people use the term reformat?

Surely it's just format?

pickarooney

The drive has to have been formatted at some stage previously so it's reformatting in that sense. It's not very logical, admittedly; it would make more sense if you formatted, screwed up something immediately and formatted again.