I can't delete a folder

[Drizzit]

When i try to delee this folder it doesnt let me. it doesnt do anything when i delete or sumtimes a windows pops up saying it couldnt be deleted. I've tried deleting this folder in safe mode, but that made no difference. I really need help, any help is appreciated.

[The-Fighter]

What chmod is the folder set to?

[Drizzit]

What chmod is the folder set to?

The file is on my computer not ftp..Oh also my os is windows xp

[the grinch]

try shutting down half the stuff thats running in your pc's memory but pushing shift+alt+delete
cuzz may be something is that program starts up and is running on your computer and windows wont letyou delete something while its running.

or is the folder empty?

[Drizzit]

Its not empty and it isnt running either.I don't get it. :mad:

[luck777jojo]

make sure it's not encrypter or something (advanced options in prefferences)

[Syphon]

Heh this happens to me a lot.

Reboot, usually solves the problem. If not, start the computer is DOS mode and voila.

Also make sure it is not a file associated with a program that is running on your computer.

[Drizzit]

I've tried to delete it in DOS but it tell me the file doesnt exist meanwhile it does

[the grinch]

maybe u got a messed up HD. bad sectors or somthing. this is weird. i never have this prob.

[Canuck]

I've tried to delete it in DOS but it tell me the file doesnt exist meanwhile it does
So you went start->run->cmd and then make sure you're on the drive you want (i.e. C:\). Then dir to see if the directory is listed (or get to where it should be listed) then c:\rd "foldername" (for remove directory).

Also have you ran scandisk to check your drive for errors?

[Drizzit]

yeah.. i tried that

[elbastardo]

did you try deleting everything inside the folder? if you do that you should be able to figure out which file is causing the problem.

[Drizzit]

i did that. i know what files are screwed up inside of it. but i cant delete them

[Canuck]

I might try booting up with a win98 bootdisk, that way you are just using dos without windows running in the background. Then try deleting. If you need a win98 bootdisk go to www.bootdisk.com.

[Drizzit]

ok. ill try that

[o({})o]

I have this problem frequently... Generally the issue is that something in the folder was running when you tried to delete it and that program stopped running before you try to delete it again. That is what happens for me anyway :x.... Usually I restart and the folder is there or gone and if it is there I just delete it. Hrm, try right clicking it, setting all the flags (hidden, etc...), and then click ok or apply. Then go back in and unclick them all. Then try to delete it. Sometimes setting the flags will make windows realize it isn't there or is there depending on what it thinks beforehand >_<

[elbastardo]

if they are running just hit ctrl-alt-delete and look for the process name and end the process, then delete it....simple

[Drizzit]

Its not running, It my ultima online game. One day i tried to play it and it wouldnt let me al they files in it went screwy and i cant dlete them. It says i cant access them but im the administrator and ive also tried safe mode admin too. It says access is denied.

[Canuck]

Did you try booting to dos like I recommended?

[elbastardo]

Did you try booting to dos like I recommended?
i doubt it since he already stated that he has windows xp, which means NO DOS. the closest thing you can get to dos with windows xp is the recovery console which is a piece of shit.

[zgamer]

hmm if its a program that is using that folder start the computer up in safe mode (F6 or F8 i forgot)
then select the option safe mode with internet...
then you get a graphical interface but windows wont load any program except windows try that, and post if it worked

[iNCQRiT]

hmm if its a program that is using that folder start the computer up in safe mode (F6 or F8 i forgot)
then select the option safe mode with internet...
then you get a graphical interface but windows wont load any program except windows try that, and post if it worked

I've tried deleting this folder in safe mode

[Canuck]

Originally Posted by elbastardo
i doubt it since he already stated that he has windows xp, which means NO DOS

Originally Posted by Maverick
I might try booting up with a win98 bootdisk, that way you are just using dos without windows

elbastardo make sure you read thread before posting.

[Syphon]

i doubt it since he already stated that he has windows xp, which means NO DOS.


Start > Run > cmd

Whoops it's DOS command prompt!

[elbastardo]

Start > Run > cmd

Whoops it's DOS command prompt!
command prompt is not dos, it is just a simulation of dos.

[WoRmX]

reboot in dos and try use deltree

[elbastardo]

i will give you $20 if you can tell us how he would reboot in dos when all he has is windows xp.

[luck777jojo]

if you use the win98 startup disk you can go into dos

[elbastardo]

yea i suppose he could do that if he downloaded it from somewhere like hxxp://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm