Undeletable File - Any Ideas?

[Mandi329]

Hi everyone -

I have an .avi file that will not let me move it, rename it, or (and what I would like to do) delete it. It also doesn't open.....just kinda sits there.
If anyone happens to know *how* to get rid of this .avi would you please post me some help.

Thanks!

[PhilliePhan]

Hi Mandi,

There are all sorts of ways to get rid of problem files.
Usually, I first try KillBox - The "Delete on Reboot" option usually does the trick. . . . .

If that doesn't work, there are other options.

PP

[OEM_guy]

this is caused by the way Explorer previews files in XP
to correct this commonly unwanted behavior try the info at this link;
http://www.personal-computer-tutor.c.../v31/vic31.htm

[PhilliePhan]

this is caused by the way Explorer previews files in XP

I did not know that - That's a good catch!

PP

[F1]

I did not know that - That's a good catch!

PP

Same here; excellent tip, OEM!

[Mandi329]

I tried Killbox...and checked out that link - hasn't got rid of it so far. The title is really long with no option to rename, so I'm not even sure if I am typing it into cmd.exe correctly for deletion...but Killbox was a no-go.
Thanks again!

[PhilliePhan]

-- Can you copy and paste the full path of the file into this thread for us?

-- Were you able to make the registry change as per the instructions in the link OEMGuy gave?