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View Full Version : How do I delete this file [; ; win98SE]
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blobbyrob Jun 24, 2002, 05:32 AM Ive Got a file on my H/D that Windows wont let me delete, it gives the message "Cannot delete file: file system error ( 1026 )" Have tried to delete it in dos but gives the message "access denied" Just how do I get rid of this damn file. Size Is about 40mb. Cheers :furious: celtic_druid Jun 24, 2002, 05:42 AM When you say in DOS.. do you mean in DOS or in a DOS prompt. ^Dylan Jun 24, 2002, 05:42 AM When you say DOS have do you mean true DOS? Not just restarting in MSDOS but actually shutting the PC down and then starting with a command prompt only? If not, try that ....... if you have then sorry for going over what you've already tried :) HTH, Del merlin_the_magician Jun 24, 2002, 07:23 AM Are you very sure you want to delete this file? Most files that are not 'deletable' do not have this security to piss you off... It might be a system file you know. Deleting this will most likely cause your system to fail in several operations. What are the filename and extension of the file? blobbyrob Jun 24, 2002, 12:58 PM I tried to delete from the dos prompt not true dos. How do I boot into dos before windows starts up? BTW The file is safe to delete as its an MP3. Thanks for your help guys.. snooper_uk Jun 24, 2002, 01:25 PM to boot into true dos when you restart your computer press f8 before windows loads up properly, you will get a menu, just follow instructions from there. blobbyrob Jun 24, 2002, 01:31 PM Thanks snooper, will try that a bit later & let you know how I get on. QWERTY Jun 24, 2002, 03:30 PM Exactly what is the name of this file? You better becareful about simply deleting a file that is always in use by Windows....there might be a reason for it. I suggest you rename it instead of deleting it first, boot the system into Windows and verify that nothing breaks, then delete the renamed file if everything checks out OK. (you can always rename the file back if you realize that you need it) Trondos Jun 24, 2002, 04:48 PM If it is a mp3 file and you are not allowed to delete it, it must be some program acessing it. Do you have any mp3 players open, or lying in the systray? If so, close them and try again. blobbyrob Jun 24, 2002, 06:56 PM Hi again. Well I tried to delete the file from dos and still no luck. Getting message "Access Denied" It appears that I have got some damaged areas on my H/D and this must where this particular file is located. So looks like its going to be a new H/D. Oh well was thinking about getting a 120gb 7200 anyway. Thanks everyone for your valued advice. |