Unable to delete a file

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by lievre, Feb 10, 2014.

  1. lievre

    lievre MDL Senior Member

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    I have a file in my computer name Windows.old. In that sub folder i have users then my name then desktop and finally 2 files. The 2 files are empty 0 ko. When i try to delete those files i always received this message : verify current location and try again.

    Of course the location is not good anymore, it is an old windows shortcut!.

    Now i've try everything. Even in safe mode. :eek:

    I'm sure there is a way to do it with a cmd command or any other way.

    Thank you for your help.

    Lievre
     
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  2. mzakho

    mzakho MDL Member

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    #2 mzakho, Feb 10, 2014
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    To delete the file, run Command Promt i (Run As Administrator)
    Type the following command:
    del /f /s /q /a C:\Windows.old


    or

    RD /S /Q %SystemDrive%\windows.old

    or any dir,
     
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  4. lievre

    lievre MDL Senior Member

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    That method did the job. First i did it in cmd and then delete manually the folder.

    All the other method did not work for me. Ownership: nop. Did not try the chkdsks. And the microsoft link did not work also.


    Thank you guys for your precious help.

    Appreciate.

    Lievre
     
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  5. Helmutcheese

    Helmutcheese MDL Member

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    Since it is a legit part of old Windows use the MS method, that is why unlike the other thread made about near same topic on same day I did not suggest safe mode or unlocker.

    You should know what Disk Cleanup is if you use Windows.