I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days searching
the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help me
with this problem?
Thanks
John W Mitchell
"facsmsi" <facsmsi@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
> that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
> searching
> the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
> me
> with this problem?
> Thanks
> John W Mitchell
What files in what location? What happens when you try to delete them? What
have you tried that has "exhausted all you have learned"?
"facsmsi" <facsmsi@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news3ADD114-AF9E-4C39-B985-007A9CB45966@microsoft.com...
>I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
> that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
> searching
> the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
> me
> with this problem?
> Thanks
> John W Mitchell
You need to report what happens when you attempt to
delete them. Remember - we can't see your screen!
"facsmsi" <facsmsi@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news3ADD114-AF9E-4C39-B985-007A9CB45966@microsoft.com...
>I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
> that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
> searching
> the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
> me
> with this problem?
On Mar 11, 10:05*am, "Gordon" <gbpli...@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:
> "facsmsi" <facs...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> news3ADD114-AF9E-4C39-B985-007A9CB45966@microsoft.com...
>
> >I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
> > that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
> > searching
> > the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
> > me
> > with this problem?
> > Thanks
> > John *W Mitchell
>
> What files in what location? What happens when you try to delete them? What
> have you tried that has "exhausted all you have learned"?
You will need to list out the folders and files that you want to
delete. Also, you need to know that several files / folders stored
under C:\Windows are part of the list pf protected files in Windows
XP. That is to say, if XP finds any of these files / folder missing,
it will automatcially "restore" them.
>I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After
>exhausting all that I have learned over the past 30 years I have
>spent three days searching the web for a program (free) that will
>force delete them. Can someone help me with this problem?
>Thanks
>John W Mitchell
It works very well and has a simple interface. The only thing to be
wary of is to look at what processes Unlocker says is using the file.
If it has to kill the process, you may lose control of your computer
and have to reboot in order to regain control of the machine.
> "facsmsi" <facsmsi@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news3ADD114-AF9E-4C39-B985-007A9CB45966@microsoft.com...
> >I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
> > that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
> > searching
> > the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
> > me
> > with this problem?
> > Thanks
> > John W Mitchell
>
>
> What files in what location? What happens when you try to delete them? What
> have you tried that has "exhausted all you have learned"?
>
>
>
Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to be
on line later that day.
I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every method of
dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no luck from any of
them.
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db
FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf
FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity from New
Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url
FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db
FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db
FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db
FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db
FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db
FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19, 2006\Thumbs.db
FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db
FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db
> "facsmsi" <facsmsi@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news3ADD114-AF9E-4C39-B985-007A9CB45966@microsoft.com...
> >I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
> > that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
> > searching
> > the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
> > me
> > with this problem?
> > Thanks
> > John W Mitchell
>
>
> What files in what location? What happens when you try to delete them? What
> have you tried that has "exhausted all you have learned"?
>
>
>
Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to be
on line later that day.
I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every method of
dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no luck from any of
them.
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db
FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf
FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity from New
Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url
FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db
FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db
FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db
FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db
FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db
FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19, 2006\Thumbs.db
FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db
FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db
It seems that one gentleman questioned what I have learned the past 30
years, so this is for him. The 30 years was spent on micros and minis. I
actually started in the computer field in 1961 when all we had was punch
cards for programs and data to qork with. Therefore I watch computers grow up
from the inside. I have done everything in the field from service to my own
business which I sold in 1998 after I had retired. I developed an accounting
package and supported it for one company I was with. Then when they went
under they were kind enough to pass the rights to the software package and
the support on to me. I had a litle over 4200 customers nationwide softwar
and hardware wise. Do not think I am wise *** because I am really not, but I
will match my experience and knowledge gained since 1961 with you any time.
> On Mar 11, 10:05 am, "Gordon" <gbpli...@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:
> > "facsmsi" <facs...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >
> > news3ADD114-AF9E-4C39-B985-007A9CB45966@microsoft.com...
> >
> > >I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
> > > that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
> > > searching
> > > the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
> > > me
> > > with this problem?
> > > Thanks
> > > John W Mitchell
> >
> > What files in what location? What happens when you try to delete them? What
> > have you tried that has "exhausted all you have learned"?
>
> You will need to list out the folders and files that you want to
> delete. Also, you need to know that several files / folders stored
> under C:\Windows are part of the list pf protected files in Windows
> XP. That is to say, if XP finds any of these files / folder missing,
> it will automatcially "restore" them.
>
Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to be
on line later that day.
I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every method of
dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no luck from any of
them.
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db
FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf
FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity from New
Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url
FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db
FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db
FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db
FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db
FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db
FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19, 2006\Thumbs.db
FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db
FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db
>
> "facsmsi" <facsmsi@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news3ADD114-AF9E-4C39-B985-007A9CB45966@microsoft.com...
> >I have several files/directories that I cannot delete. After exhausting all
> > that I have learned over the past 30 years I have spent three days
> > searching
> > the web for a program (free) that will force delete them. Can someone help
> > me
> > with this problem?
> > Thanks
> > John W Mitchell
>
> You need to report what happens when you attempt to
> delete them. Remember - we can't see your screen!
>
>
>
Below is alist of the files and the complete path to each file. The error
message I get depends on the delete method I am using and the file I am
trying to delete at the time. This was brought about by one of my Grandsons
tried to restore his work while I was away. Not knowing exactly what he was
doing he somehow restored the complete system into the skype directory. In
trying to get the skype directory clean I ran into this problem. Corruptskype
is the skype directory renamed. I have a Grandson teaching English in S.
Korea and he requested that I get skype for communication with him. I had ti
rename skype so I could restore the skype because he was expecting me to be
on line later that day.
I have tried every method of delete in Windows XP Pro and every method of
dos delete/erase and the utility program unlocker with no luck from any of
them.
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\My Pictures\Sample Pictures\Thumbs.db
FILE 79 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Desktop\Show Desktop.scf
FILE 366 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and
Settings\John\Favorites\NWS radar image loop of Base Reflectivity from New
Orleans-Baton Rouge, LA.url
FILE 52,224 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Thumbs.db
FILE 107,008 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\2006-04 (Apr)\Thumbs.db
FILE 27,648 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Thumbs.db
FILE 35,328 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Jeffery\Piano\Thumbs.db
FILE 8,192 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Kaleb\Thumbs.db
FILE 48,640 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Piano\Thumbs.db
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Susan-4th\Thumbs.db
FILE 7,680 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\Wednesday, July 19, 2006\Thumbs.db
FILE 15,360 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Pictures\WinCD\Thumbs.db
FILE 5,632 C:\Program Files\CorruptSkype\Documents and Settings\John\My
Documents\My Videos\QuickCam\Thumbs.db
files will not delete/erase 
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