http://img186.imageshack.us/my.php?image=prob1qc3.jpg

http://img111.imageshack.us/my.php?image=prob2jo8.jpg

this is my external hardrive so reformating isnt an option as it contains more files then i can back up on my harddrive on the pc.

the file i am trying to delete is 120+GB

Not being a Windows expert, as you can see from my sig. Have you right clicked on the files in question to see if you have read and write privilages or are they read only files? You should be able to find out using the properties section.

If this is only happening on the external drive, the first thing I would do is disconnect the drive from the computer in the normal manner and power it down. Then reconnect and power it back up and see what happens.

As for deleting stubborn files, check out MoveOnBoot.

Originally Posted by Digerati

If this is only happening on the external drive, the first thing I would do is disconnect the drive from the computer in the normal manner and power it down. Then reconnect and power it back up and see what happens.

As for deleting stubborn files, check out MoveOnBoot.

tried that, also the program isnt avalible

Originally Posted by rokytnji

Not being a Windows expert, as you can see from my sig. Have you right clicked on the files in question to see if you have read and write privilages or are they read only files? You should be able to find out using the properties section.

the priv are all correct, i still get the error

I Found Move on Boot Here

Easily delete, move or rename stubborn files in Windows XP

You might try 'Unlocker Assistant,' I have used it many times. It may work.
Also, having looked at you img111 image, all the folders have very weird names? Did you dream them up or has Windows automatically done this? If so it may mean that your HD is on the blink.

Recently, my son's external HD became unusable owing to the fact that unknown to him it was running for 24hrs per day for months, even when the power to his computer was switched off, owing to it having its own power-supply, which did not close down with the computer power. He spoke with the engineers of the company (Lacy), who explained that the problem was continuous spinning?

regards

grimerz

Oops - sorry. Thanks for th link rokytnji.

PS. To my reply. The site for 'Unlocker.'

UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB


regards

grimerz

Originally Posted by grimerz

You might try 'Unlocker Assistant,' I have used it many times. It may work.
Also, having looked at you img111 image, all the folders have very weird names? Did you dream them up or has Windows automatically done this? If so it may mean that your HD is on the blink.

Recently, my son's external HD became unusable owing to the fact that unknown to him it was running for 24hrs per day for months, even when the power to his computer was switched off, owing to it having its own power-supply, which did not close down with the computer power. He spoke with the engineers of the company (Lacy), who explained that the problem was continuous spinning?

regards

grimerz

computer named them
i havent got a clue what they are as i cant even access them

Originally Posted by rokytnji

I Found Move on Boot Here

Easily delete, move or rename stubborn files in Windows XP

thanks trying that

Originally Posted by grimerz

PS. To my reply. The site for 'Unlocker.'

UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB


regards

grimerz

unlocker doesnt work, tried that