How to delete an invincible 0 byte file?
I have a file whose size is 0 bytes. When I try to remove it an error message appears, saying "Could not find file".
Here is the list of things I've tried to delete the file:
- Rebooted
- Reset folder options
- Cleaned the registry with CCleaner
- Using the
delcommand - Replacing it with a different file
The dir command gives this information about the file:
25.06.2011 21:06 0 STALKER
File properties:
How can I remove it?
windows-7
edited Dec 29 '18 at 12:38
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I have a file whose size is 0 bytes. When I try to remove it an error message appears, saying "Could not find file".
Here is the list of things I've tried to delete the file:
- Rebooted
- Reset folder options
- Cleaned the registry with CCleaner
- Using the
delcommand - Replacing it with a different file
The dir command gives this information about the file:
25.06.2011 21:06 0 STALKER
File properties:
How can I remove it?
windows-7
edited Dec 29 '18 at 12:38
Run5k
11k73051
asked Sep 7 '11 at 18:09
yzkyzk
213127
5
When you tried Del from the command prompt, did you trydel *.to delete all files in the folder with no extension?
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Sep 7 '11 at 18:15
3
@techio007 - since that worked, you should submit it as an Answer and then yoz1k can mark it as correct. This will make it easier for others with the same problem to find help. Thanks.
– jcrawfordor
Sep 7 '11 at 19:23
possible duplicate of Can't delete pdf file!
– Moab
Sep 8 '11 at 3:48
1
Wait, sodel stalkerdidn’t work, butdel *.did? Are you sure the filename didn’t have a trailing space or something? If you hadn’t deleted it, you would have wanted to bring up its Properties Dialog again, then pressEndin the filename field to see if there are any extra whitespace characters at the end.;-)
– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:50
@Moab, it’s not the same. That question was about a locked file, this one is not locked, it probably has an invalid filename. That’s why the two questions have completely different answers (and if it were locked like in the other question, the command in the solution wouldn’t have worked).
– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:52
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I have a file whose size is 0 bytes. When I try to remove it an error message appears, saying "Could not find file".
Here is the list of things I've tried to delete the file:
- Rebooted
- Reset folder options
- Cleaned the registry with CCleaner
- Using the
delcommand - Replacing it with a different file
The dir command gives this information about the file:
25.06.2011 21:06 0 STALKER
File properties:
How can I remove it?
windows-7
edited Dec 29 '18 at 12:38
Run5k
11k73051
asked Sep 7 '11 at 18:09
yzkyzk
213127
I have a file whose size is 0 bytes. When I try to remove it an error message appears, saying "Could not find file".
Here is the list of things I've tried to delete the file:
- Rebooted
- Reset folder options
- Cleaned the registry with CCleaner
- Using the
delcommand - Replacing it with a different file
The dir command gives this information about the file:
25.06.2011 21:06 0 STALKER
File properties:
How can I remove it?
windows-7
windows-7
edited Dec 29 '18 at 12:38
Run5k
11k73051
asked Sep 7 '11 at 18:09
yzkyzk
213127
edited Dec 29 '18 at 12:38
Run5k
11k73051
asked Sep 7 '11 at 18:09
yzkyzk
213127
edited Dec 29 '18 at 12:38
Run5k
11k73051
edited Dec 29 '18 at 12:38
Run5k
11k73051
edited Dec 29 '18 at 12:38
Run5k
11k73051
11k73051
asked Sep 7 '11 at 18:09
yzkyzk
213127
asked Sep 7 '11 at 18:09
yzkyzk
213127
asked Sep 7 '11 at 18:09
yzkyzk
213127
213127
5
When you tried Del from the command prompt, did you trydel *.to delete all files in the folder with no extension?
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Sep 7 '11 at 18:15
3
@techio007 - since that worked, you should submit it as an Answer and then yoz1k can mark it as correct. This will make it easier for others with the same problem to find help. Thanks.
– jcrawfordor
Sep 7 '11 at 19:23
possible duplicate of Can't delete pdf file!
– Moab
Sep 8 '11 at 3:48
1
Wait, sodel stalkerdidn’t work, butdel *.did? Are you sure the filename didn’t have a trailing space or something? If you hadn’t deleted it, you would have wanted to bring up its Properties Dialog again, then pressEndin the filename field to see if there are any extra whitespace characters at the end.;-)
– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:50
@Moab, it’s not the same. That question was about a locked file, this one is not locked, it probably has an invalid filename. That’s why the two questions have completely different answers (and if it were locked like in the other question, the command in the solution wouldn’t have worked).
– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:52
|
show 1 more comment
5
When you tried Del from the command prompt, did you trydel *.to delete all files in the folder with no extension?
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Sep 7 '11 at 18:15
3
@techio007 - since that worked, you should submit it as an Answer and then yoz1k can mark it as correct. This will make it easier for others with the same problem to find help. Thanks.
– jcrawfordor
Sep 7 '11 at 19:23
possible duplicate of Can't delete pdf file!
– Moab
Sep 8 '11 at 3:48
1
Wait, sodel stalkerdidn’t work, butdel *.did? Are you sure the filename didn’t have a trailing space or something? If you hadn’t deleted it, you would have wanted to bring up its Properties Dialog again, then pressEndin the filename field to see if there are any extra whitespace characters at the end.;-)
– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:50
@Moab, it’s not the same. That question was about a locked file, this one is not locked, it probably has an invalid filename. That’s why the two questions have completely different answers (and if it were locked like in the other question, the command in the solution wouldn’t have worked).
– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:52
5
5
When you tried Del from the command prompt, did you try
del *. to delete all files in the folder with no extension?– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Sep 7 '11 at 18:15
When you tried Del from the command prompt, did you try
del *. to delete all files in the folder with no extension?– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Sep 7 '11 at 18:15
3
3
@techio007 - since that worked, you should submit it as an Answer and then yoz1k can mark it as correct. This will make it easier for others with the same problem to find help. Thanks.
– jcrawfordor
Sep 7 '11 at 19:23
@techio007 - since that worked, you should submit it as an Answer and then yoz1k can mark it as correct. This will make it easier for others with the same problem to find help. Thanks.
– jcrawfordor
Sep 7 '11 at 19:23
possible duplicate of Can't delete pdf file!
– Moab
Sep 8 '11 at 3:48
possible duplicate of Can't delete pdf file!
– Moab
Sep 8 '11 at 3:48
1
1
Wait, so
del stalker didn’t work, but del *. did? Are you sure the filename didn’t have a trailing space or something? If you hadn’t deleted it, you would have wanted to bring up its Properties Dialog again, then press End in the filename field to see if there are any extra whitespace characters at the end. ;-)– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:50
Wait, so
del stalker didn’t work, but del *. did? Are you sure the filename didn’t have a trailing space or something? If you hadn’t deleted it, you would have wanted to bring up its Properties Dialog again, then press End in the filename field to see if there are any extra whitespace characters at the end. ;-)– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:50
@Moab, it’s not the same. That question was about a locked file, this one is not locked, it probably has an invalid filename. That’s why the two questions have completely different answers (and if it were locked like in the other question, the command in the solution wouldn’t have worked).
– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:52
@Moab, it’s not the same. That question was about a locked file, this one is not locked, it probably has an invalid filename. That’s why the two questions have completely different answers (and if it were locked like in the other question, the command in the solution wouldn’t have worked).
– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:52
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Try del *. from the command prompt while in the folder the file's in. It will delete all the files in that folder that have no extension.
edited Sep 21 '12 at 11:19
slhck
160k47445467
answered Sep 8 '11 at 4:06
Tyler FaileTyler Faile
2,33812340
2
Only there isn't any reason why Windows wouldn't be able to display its attributes (time, ACL), just because it has no extension. In this case it's most likely that the file had a trailing dot, which many Win32 programs will choke on.
– 0xC0000022L
Feb 19 '13 at 11:33
This command won't work sometimes. In case it fails, I found another way to delete the file: 1. Obtain the 8.3 file name withdir /xcommand. 2. Delete the file withdel problem_file_in_8.3_format. More information about this: superuser.com/questions/388860/….
– Seitaridis
Jan 31 '15 at 19:27
This answer does not work for me. Just get the usual file not found error.dir /xdoes not produce another name thandir.
– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:05
add a comment |
Actually the del *. doesn't always work. The best answer I have found so far is:
- Open an elevated command prompt
- Enter
del "\?C:UsersuserXbytefile"
... and voila, the file is deleted. No need to restart or anything else, just need to put \? before the directory when using the del command. Also use the tab button to make sure the name is correct; sometimes a space is added at the end that can be easily missed.
An explanation can be found here: Why does this file apparently not exist when attempting to delete it?
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
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answered Feb 19 '13 at 11:22
Fivos KourouyiannisFivos Kourouyiannis
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This method worked for my file, which could not be deleted usingdel *.or other tricks.
– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:07
add a comment |
I can tell you one thing, I've sad on it for about 25 min researching internet for answers and not even solutions here helped, honestly i think people are trying to do it in the worst, most complicated way where there is and easy fix. I remembered old days, win98, xp dealing with the most complicated staff in systems because just wanted do more and more and i remembered back there there was only one best way to actually control all your files on a pc and i just got myself a total commander.
- Install
- Run as an Administrator
- Find the file/folder
- Delete with your keyboard 'DEL'
Done!
answered Dec 24 '16 at 20:31
MartinMartin
1
add a comment |
You can also try to setup mutiboot with Linux. You can mount your Windows disk and delete it, (as long as it's not encrypted).
I'd recommend Linux Mint. Just download the .iso file and burn it to a disk or create a bootable flash drive.
edited Sep 23 '13 at 12:51
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Try del *. from the command prompt while in the folder the file's in. It will delete all the files in that folder that have no extension.
edited Sep 21 '12 at 11:19
slhck
160k47445467
answered Sep 8 '11 at 4:06
Tyler FaileTyler Faile
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2
Only there isn't any reason why Windows wouldn't be able to display its attributes (time, ACL), just because it has no extension. In this case it's most likely that the file had a trailing dot, which many Win32 programs will choke on.
– 0xC0000022L
Feb 19 '13 at 11:33
This command won't work sometimes. In case it fails, I found another way to delete the file: 1. Obtain the 8.3 file name withdir /xcommand. 2. Delete the file withdel problem_file_in_8.3_format. More information about this: superuser.com/questions/388860/….
– Seitaridis
Jan 31 '15 at 19:27
This answer does not work for me. Just get the usual file not found error.dir /xdoes not produce another name thandir.
– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:05
add a comment |
Try del *. from the command prompt while in the folder the file's in. It will delete all the files in that folder that have no extension.
edited Sep 21 '12 at 11:19
slhck
160k47445467
answered Sep 8 '11 at 4:06
Tyler FaileTyler Faile
2,33812340
2
Only there isn't any reason why Windows wouldn't be able to display its attributes (time, ACL), just because it has no extension. In this case it's most likely that the file had a trailing dot, which many Win32 programs will choke on.
– 0xC0000022L
Feb 19 '13 at 11:33
This command won't work sometimes. In case it fails, I found another way to delete the file: 1. Obtain the 8.3 file name withdir /xcommand. 2. Delete the file withdel problem_file_in_8.3_format. More information about this: superuser.com/questions/388860/….
– Seitaridis
Jan 31 '15 at 19:27
This answer does not work for me. Just get the usual file not found error.dir /xdoes not produce another name thandir.
– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:05
add a comment |
Try del *. from the command prompt while in the folder the file's in. It will delete all the files in that folder that have no extension.
edited Sep 21 '12 at 11:19
slhck
160k47445467
answered Sep 8 '11 at 4:06
Tyler FaileTyler Faile
2,33812340
Try del *. from the command prompt while in the folder the file's in. It will delete all the files in that folder that have no extension.
edited Sep 21 '12 at 11:19
slhck
160k47445467
answered Sep 8 '11 at 4:06
Tyler FaileTyler Faile
2,33812340
edited Sep 21 '12 at 11:19
slhck
160k47445467
edited Sep 21 '12 at 11:19
slhck
160k47445467
edited Sep 21 '12 at 11:19
slhck
160k47445467
160k47445467
answered Sep 8 '11 at 4:06
Tyler FaileTyler Faile
2,33812340
answered Sep 8 '11 at 4:06
Tyler FaileTyler Faile
2,33812340
answered Sep 8 '11 at 4:06
Tyler FaileTyler Faile
2,33812340
2,33812340
2
Only there isn't any reason why Windows wouldn't be able to display its attributes (time, ACL), just because it has no extension. In this case it's most likely that the file had a trailing dot, which many Win32 programs will choke on.
– 0xC0000022L
Feb 19 '13 at 11:33
This command won't work sometimes. In case it fails, I found another way to delete the file: 1. Obtain the 8.3 file name withdir /xcommand. 2. Delete the file withdel problem_file_in_8.3_format. More information about this: superuser.com/questions/388860/….
– Seitaridis
Jan 31 '15 at 19:27
This answer does not work for me. Just get the usual file not found error.dir /xdoes not produce another name thandir.
– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:05
add a comment |
2
Only there isn't any reason why Windows wouldn't be able to display its attributes (time, ACL), just because it has no extension. In this case it's most likely that the file had a trailing dot, which many Win32 programs will choke on.
– 0xC0000022L
Feb 19 '13 at 11:33
This command won't work sometimes. In case it fails, I found another way to delete the file: 1. Obtain the 8.3 file name withdir /xcommand. 2. Delete the file withdel problem_file_in_8.3_format. More information about this: superuser.com/questions/388860/….
– Seitaridis
Jan 31 '15 at 19:27
This answer does not work for me. Just get the usual file not found error.dir /xdoes not produce another name thandir.
– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:05
2
2
Only there isn't any reason why Windows wouldn't be able to display its attributes (time, ACL), just because it has no extension. In this case it's most likely that the file had a trailing dot, which many Win32 programs will choke on.
– 0xC0000022L
Feb 19 '13 at 11:33
Only there isn't any reason why Windows wouldn't be able to display its attributes (time, ACL), just because it has no extension. In this case it's most likely that the file had a trailing dot, which many Win32 programs will choke on.
– 0xC0000022L
Feb 19 '13 at 11:33
This command won't work sometimes. In case it fails, I found another way to delete the file: 1. Obtain the 8.3 file name with
dir /x command. 2. Delete the file with del problem_file_in_8.3_format. More information about this: superuser.com/questions/388860/….– Seitaridis
Jan 31 '15 at 19:27
This command won't work sometimes. In case it fails, I found another way to delete the file: 1. Obtain the 8.3 file name with
dir /x command. 2. Delete the file with del problem_file_in_8.3_format. More information about this: superuser.com/questions/388860/….– Seitaridis
Jan 31 '15 at 19:27
This answer does not work for me. Just get the usual file not found error.
dir /x does not produce another name than dir.– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:05
This answer does not work for me. Just get the usual file not found error.
dir /x does not produce another name than dir.– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:05
add a comment |
Actually the del *. doesn't always work. The best answer I have found so far is:
- Open an elevated command prompt
- Enter
del "\?C:UsersuserXbytefile"
... and voila, the file is deleted. No need to restart or anything else, just need to put \? before the directory when using the del command. Also use the tab button to make sure the name is correct; sometimes a space is added at the end that can be easily missed.
An explanation can be found here: Why does this file apparently not exist when attempting to delete it?
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
1
answered Feb 19 '13 at 11:22
Fivos KourouyiannisFivos Kourouyiannis
11114
This method worked for my file, which could not be deleted usingdel *.or other tricks.
– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:07
add a comment |
Actually the del *. doesn't always work. The best answer I have found so far is:
- Open an elevated command prompt
- Enter
del "\?C:UsersuserXbytefile"
... and voila, the file is deleted. No need to restart or anything else, just need to put \? before the directory when using the del command. Also use the tab button to make sure the name is correct; sometimes a space is added at the end that can be easily missed.
An explanation can be found here: Why does this file apparently not exist when attempting to delete it?
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
1
answered Feb 19 '13 at 11:22
Fivos KourouyiannisFivos Kourouyiannis
11114
This method worked for my file, which could not be deleted usingdel *.or other tricks.
– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:07
add a comment |
Actually the del *. doesn't always work. The best answer I have found so far is:
- Open an elevated command prompt
- Enter
del "\?C:UsersuserXbytefile"
... and voila, the file is deleted. No need to restart or anything else, just need to put \? before the directory when using the del command. Also use the tab button to make sure the name is correct; sometimes a space is added at the end that can be easily missed.
An explanation can be found here: Why does this file apparently not exist when attempting to delete it?
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
1
answered Feb 19 '13 at 11:22
Fivos KourouyiannisFivos Kourouyiannis
11114
Actually the del *. doesn't always work. The best answer I have found so far is:
- Open an elevated command prompt
- Enter
del "\?C:UsersuserXbytefile"
... and voila, the file is deleted. No need to restart or anything else, just need to put \? before the directory when using the del command. Also use the tab button to make sure the name is correct; sometimes a space is added at the end that can be easily missed.
An explanation can be found here: Why does this file apparently not exist when attempting to delete it?
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
1
answered Feb 19 '13 at 11:22
Fivos KourouyiannisFivos Kourouyiannis
11114
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
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answered Feb 19 '13 at 11:22
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11114
answered Feb 19 '13 at 11:22
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11114
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This method worked for my file, which could not be deleted usingdel *.or other tricks.
– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:07
add a comment |
This method worked for my file, which could not be deleted usingdel *.or other tricks.
– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:07
This method worked for my file, which could not be deleted using
del *. or other tricks.– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:07
This method worked for my file, which could not be deleted using
del *. or other tricks.– Deleet
Jun 3 '16 at 10:07
add a comment |
I can tell you one thing, I've sad on it for about 25 min researching internet for answers and not even solutions here helped, honestly i think people are trying to do it in the worst, most complicated way where there is and easy fix. I remembered old days, win98, xp dealing with the most complicated staff in systems because just wanted do more and more and i remembered back there there was only one best way to actually control all your files on a pc and i just got myself a total commander.
- Install
- Run as an Administrator
- Find the file/folder
- Delete with your keyboard 'DEL'
Done!
answered Dec 24 '16 at 20:31
MartinMartin
1
add a comment |
I can tell you one thing, I've sad on it for about 25 min researching internet for answers and not even solutions here helped, honestly i think people are trying to do it in the worst, most complicated way where there is and easy fix. I remembered old days, win98, xp dealing with the most complicated staff in systems because just wanted do more and more and i remembered back there there was only one best way to actually control all your files on a pc and i just got myself a total commander.
- Install
- Run as an Administrator
- Find the file/folder
- Delete with your keyboard 'DEL'
Done!
answered Dec 24 '16 at 20:31
MartinMartin
1
add a comment |
I can tell you one thing, I've sad on it for about 25 min researching internet for answers and not even solutions here helped, honestly i think people are trying to do it in the worst, most complicated way where there is and easy fix. I remembered old days, win98, xp dealing with the most complicated staff in systems because just wanted do more and more and i remembered back there there was only one best way to actually control all your files on a pc and i just got myself a total commander.
- Install
- Run as an Administrator
- Find the file/folder
- Delete with your keyboard 'DEL'
Done!
answered Dec 24 '16 at 20:31
MartinMartin
1
I can tell you one thing, I've sad on it for about 25 min researching internet for answers and not even solutions here helped, honestly i think people are trying to do it in the worst, most complicated way where there is and easy fix. I remembered old days, win98, xp dealing with the most complicated staff in systems because just wanted do more and more and i remembered back there there was only one best way to actually control all your files on a pc and i just got myself a total commander.
- Install
- Run as an Administrator
- Find the file/folder
- Delete with your keyboard 'DEL'
Done!
answered Dec 24 '16 at 20:31
MartinMartin
1
answered Dec 24 '16 at 20:31
MartinMartin
1
answered Dec 24 '16 at 20:31
MartinMartin
1
answered Dec 24 '16 at 20:31
MartinMartin
1
1
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add a comment |
You can also try to setup mutiboot with Linux. You can mount your Windows disk and delete it, (as long as it's not encrypted).
I'd recommend Linux Mint. Just download the .iso file and burn it to a disk or create a bootable flash drive.
edited Sep 23 '13 at 12:51
matan129
1,85421323
answered Sep 23 '13 at 12:02
Wilhelm ErasmusWilhelm Erasmus
1417
add a comment |
You can also try to setup mutiboot with Linux. You can mount your Windows disk and delete it, (as long as it's not encrypted).
I'd recommend Linux Mint. Just download the .iso file and burn it to a disk or create a bootable flash drive.
edited Sep 23 '13 at 12:51
matan129
1,85421323
answered Sep 23 '13 at 12:02
Wilhelm ErasmusWilhelm Erasmus
1417
add a comment |
You can also try to setup mutiboot with Linux. You can mount your Windows disk and delete it, (as long as it's not encrypted).
I'd recommend Linux Mint. Just download the .iso file and burn it to a disk or create a bootable flash drive.
edited Sep 23 '13 at 12:51
matan129
1,85421323
answered Sep 23 '13 at 12:02
Wilhelm ErasmusWilhelm Erasmus
1417
You can also try to setup mutiboot with Linux. You can mount your Windows disk and delete it, (as long as it's not encrypted).
I'd recommend Linux Mint. Just download the .iso file and burn it to a disk or create a bootable flash drive.
edited Sep 23 '13 at 12:51
matan129
1,85421323
answered Sep 23 '13 at 12:02
Wilhelm ErasmusWilhelm Erasmus
1417
edited Sep 23 '13 at 12:51
matan129
1,85421323
edited Sep 23 '13 at 12:51
matan129
1,85421323
edited Sep 23 '13 at 12:51
matan129
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1,85421323
answered Sep 23 '13 at 12:02
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answered Sep 23 '13 at 12:02
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When you tried Del from the command prompt, did you try
del *.to delete all files in the folder with no extension?– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Sep 7 '11 at 18:15
3
@techio007 - since that worked, you should submit it as an Answer and then yoz1k can mark it as correct. This will make it easier for others with the same problem to find help. Thanks.
– jcrawfordor
Sep 7 '11 at 19:23
possible duplicate of Can't delete pdf file!
– Moab
Sep 8 '11 at 3:48
1
Wait, so
del stalkerdidn’t work, butdel *.did? Are you sure the filename didn’t have a trailing space or something? If you hadn’t deleted it, you would have wanted to bring up its Properties Dialog again, then pressEndin the filename field to see if there are any extra whitespace characters at the end.;-)– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:50
@Moab, it’s not the same. That question was about a locked file, this one is not locked, it probably has an invalid filename. That’s why the two questions have completely different answers (and if it were locked like in the other question, the command in the solution wouldn’t have worked).
– Synetech
Sep 8 '11 at 3:52