[Pro] stubborn file how to delete

[ahmedalmatook]

Hi
I had a problem with my HP nx 7400, to overcome the unsolved issue, I used the HP backup and recovery software provided with the lap top, and I choose the option to restore my operating system (XP Pro) keeping my files (MY documents , music, photos…etc.
The operation went smooth and I got everything back to normal, the losses were updates, installed programs..etc and all these are secondary since I have the required CD’s of my programs and Updates are obtained from the respective web sites.
Now I have a leftover from the operation, it is called MY Backup…something and it is taking over 5.05 GB from my hard drive, I tried every possible trick to delete the file and regain my hard drive space but all failed.
Delete, delete from safe mode, delete on the next boot (I Used software from this website http://www.gibinsoft.net/gipoutils/ unfortunately, nothing worked the file is so stubborn it wont go what else can I do??
The funny thing when I open the file it have only 2 (TWO) adobe files one active x 2,900kb and the other only 400kb, even when I use the option to unhide file and folders, nothing appear accept the above two files
Attached a screen shot to my file manager showing the said file.

[HAN]

Have you tried booting to a command prompt and then trying to delete it? Before Windows?

[SuperSparks]

Here is virtually everything there is to be known about moving, or removing recalcitrant files or folders:

You cannot delete a file or folder

Or here is a nice utility that can delete files that defy all other attempts:

Move on boot

[dunedin]

Hello ahmedalmatook

Have you opened them to see what they are? Are you sure you don`t need them?

Maybe Adobe has them in use (locked)

If HAN`s suggestion does not work try these programs to delete them

UNLOCKER
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

FileASSASSIN
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/fileassassin.html

WhoLockMe Explorer Extension
http://www.dr-hoiby.com/WhoLockMe/index.php


Elaine

[ahmedalmatook]

Han
Thank you, no I did not use your approach, I am bit illiterate when it come to DOS.

Supersparks
Thank you, your software did not work I mentioned that in my post that I did use it without success.

dunedin
your unlocker managed to move the file but could not delete it, even after I reboot, but it managed to free most of the space, now the 5GB was reduced to 4 MB, same with file assassin no much deference.
I have gained my 5 GB back thanks to you; I can live with undeleted 4 Mb. I will hide it and forget about it.

Thank you all for the great help, great salute to Virtual DR. and the wonderful people behind it.

[dunedin]

Happy to have helped you Ahmed

Strange how it still won`t delete. At least it is small now and not a problem


Elaine

[ahmedalmatook]

you helped me a lot, this time and previous times, thank you so much