I can't delete these files ??

[Zak]

Hi,,

I have a couple stray directories in my C: drive that I can't seem to delete. I know they're not system related because I've just noticed them recently. I've tried to delete them in Windows (95) and I receive error "can't find specefied file" and in DOS mode I receive error "invalid path,not directory,or directory not empty" I've even tried to get a listing of files in these directories and get error "Invalid directory" Any suggestions on how to get rid of these directories ?
Thanks...


[This message has been edited by Zak (edited 09-16-99).]

[Glytzhkof]

Such directories can be really stubborn. Some suggestions:

* Run scandisk
* Run defrag
* Try moving the directories (somtimes dir's can be moved but not deleted).
* Run scanreg

[Gentle Giant]

You might also try renaming them and then delete them.

[nilknarf]

Which directories?

Please list which directories you're referring to. Sometimes there are system directories that are normally hidden.

If you know for sure that you can get rid of them, try changing their attributes.

[Jackson3D]

Go over to www.hotfiles.com (http://www.hotfiles.com) (AKA ZdNEt) and download a program called BCWIPE it is the best lil utlity I have ever downloaded another good thing about it is that it deletes files completely from your registry and does not send the to your recycle bin so check it out!!

[Zak]

Hmmmm??
Well, I downloaded BCWIPE and then tried to delete these two directories> _dm2ify and Suck_it. I then receive error msg "file does not exist" ?? Could these be related to some virus I picked up?? I have also noticed lately that all my sound files (wav's and Mp3's) are jerky and skip, like there's not enough memory? They were working perfectly fine ???

I can't figure this one out ???

Update...
In DOS del = file not found
In Win del = cannot find specified path
In Win double click = does not exist



[This message has been edited by Zak (edited 09-20-99).]

[Susan]

Well, the one name looks indicative of a virus. /forum/wink.gif

[Lisa]

Right click on the file/folder and then go down to properties and click it (properties).... Check to see if read only is cheched, if it is, un-check read only and then save. After that, now try to delete the file/folder.... If that don't work, shut down and restart in msdos, type " delete (space) file/folder name" then hit enter. That should take care of it (but no guarntees).... Hope this helps

[Zak]

Does any one know of a virus called "JNKLOVE" I've noticed that when I last shutdown my computer without waiting for the "It's now safe to turn off your computer" and I reboot (cold) I get the regular.. "your computer was not shutdown properly" ect... and I have to use scandisk. However my computer has started or attempted to load JNKLOVE -in auto prior to this error msg. ???

[nilknarf]

Out of the 42,418 viruses that I know about, this is not one of them. Search for the file that seems to be loading, contact Norton Symantec, they can tell you if they are aware of it and what to do for them to analyze the file.

This is starting to look like a potential virus situation.

Good Luck!

[Spacetop5]

Norton Disk Doctor generally takes care of these stray directories very good.. (DOS version especially)

[Zak]

Yes,, I'll try that... I think that's about my last option. I was able to remove the JNKLOVE file from my autoexec.bat How it got there I don't know, but it's gone now. Now if I can figure out why my sound files are skipping I'll be all set!

Thanks to everyone who replied to this post,
I appreciate the help....




[This message has been edited by Zak (edited 09-20-99).]

[LazMan]

Lot's of folks talked about using Norton. Just in case, did you try running a virus scanner?

I've found that there are times when I'm called out on a service call and find stray files that some of these files, though visible in Win95 Explorer, are not really there. The way to truly find out if this is one of those situations is to boot up your machine and press F8 when the 'Loading Windows 95' message appears, then select Boot to Command Prompt (normal DOS mode - without any windoze overhead). Type in 'dir -a /w' or try to 'cd' to the directory (folder) you think is the problem. If you 'cd' to something that's not there, an error is generated - indication the directory is not actually there.

In DOS, booted this way, you can delete anything - even system files. Care should be taken. I recommend making a copy if there is a question in your mind about a file - or simply change it's extension using the DOS 'ren' (rename) command - least destructive. Upon reboot, if the file or directory in question is needed by Windoze startup - it will complain.

If you'd rather not get too deep into troubleshooting and delving into the depths of DOS, I would highly recommend the purchase of Norton's SystemWorks (check out www.symantec.com) for a comprehensive package of tools and utilities that will keep your system running wonderfully - price is right at BestBuy or SAMS.

Good Luck /forum/smile.gif
Laz