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I have a file whose size is 0 bytes. When I try to remove it an error message appears, saying "Could not find file".

Here is the list of things I've tried to delete the file:

  • Rebooted
  • Reset folder options
  • Cleaned the registry with CCleaner
  • Using the del command
  • Replacing it with a different file

The dir command gives this information about the file:

25.06.2011 21:06 0 STALKER

File properties:

asdf

How can I remove it?

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When you tried Del from the command prompt, did you try del *. to delete all files in the folder with no extension? – techie007 Sep 7 '11 at 18:15
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+1 for the title alone (As well as the technical question) – Joe Taylor Sep 7 '11 at 18:18
i feel like such a dumbass )) – yoz1k Sep 7 '11 at 18:19
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@techio007 - since that worked, you should submit it as an Answer and then yoz1k can mark it as correct. This will make it easier for others with the same problem to find help. Thanks. – jcrawfordor Sep 7 '11 at 19:23
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@jcrawfordor - I suspect he knows. ;) – Shinrai Sep 7 '11 at 20:06
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Try del *. from the command prompt while in the folder the file's in. It will delete all the files in that folder that have no extension.

  • Note, I will delete this answer if techie007 posts an answer with his solution in it.
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