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Video file that just won't go away!

  • 23-03-2010 4:02pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭


    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 :)


Comments

  • #2
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


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


  • #3
    Auvers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,987 ✭✭✭Auvers


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


  • #4
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,565 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    Auvers wrote: »
    press F8 before windows boots, choose safe mode and delete the file

    +1, just about to say that :)


  • #5
    Jaden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Jaden


    And stop downloading Amateur Porn from Rapidshare. :)


  • #6
    the_syco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,306 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Jaden wrote: »
    And stop downloading Amateur Porn from Rapidshare. :)
    Aye. Look up a company called "Private": they do better porn... ;) :P


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    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...


  • #8
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    No joy.

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


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


  • #9
    Komplett: Marc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 546 ✭✭✭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 ;)


  • #10
    Anti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,401 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #11
    Jaden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭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. :)


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  • #12
    Bob_Harris
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,619 ✭✭✭Bob_Harris


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

    Surely it's just format?


  • #13
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,508 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.


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