0kb file, cant delete cant move

[hsb123]

Hi All,
I have 2 suspicious files one is 0kb and the other is 164kb. Also both cant be moved / deleted. Tried Safe Mode as well. Any solutions on How to remove these files.
I got them on my PC while transferring files from a USB. Mine is aWindows10 x64 system.
Please advise. Thanks in Advance...

 

[vdogeek]

Moved to Help & Request Section... @hsb123 ... you might want to add a few more details, Like which windows (From here?) or which software you installed (from here?) you could also try to take a screenshot of the 2 files.. More info might get you better help... As stated in this thread, https://www.teamos.xyz/threads/read-this-before-posting-here-follow-the-guidelines-please.51753/

 

[Jerry_Xristos]

Have you tried to run an AV?
Blacklist it?

 

[detroitdogg]

Try this. I've used it before and it works most of the time. Good Luck

Direct - IObit Unlocker version 1.3.0.11 (Repack & Portable) -=TeamOS=-

Review Often when user try to delete a file or folder in Windows, we see annoying messages like: "Cannot delete file: Access is denied;" or "Cannot delete folder: It is being used by another person or program" or "There has been a sharing violation;" or "The source or destination file may be in...

www.teamos.xyz

 

[pleiadians]

Boot to any bootable usb/dvd like Hiren and delete from there.

 

[Asfandiyar]

Try this. I've used it before and it works most of the time. Good Luck

Direct - IObit Unlocker version 1.3.0.11 (Repack & Portable) -=TeamOS=-

Review Often when user try to delete a file or folder in Windows, we see annoying messages like: "Cannot delete file: Access is denied;" or "Cannot delete folder: It is being used by another person or program" or "There has been a sharing violation;" or "The source or destination file may be in...

www.teamos.xyz

i m also using iobit unlocker for deleting protected files.

 

[Chuck]

Start by taking ownership of the files. Then you will have full access permissions.
Google will tell you how to take ownership.

 

[testament]

An alternative solution:
Download a linux distro, burn the iso in a usb flash drive with rufus, boot from usb find the disk with windows you have install and delete the files.

 

[pleiadians]

I would be cautious of using Linux bootable disks as they may not mount or dismout ntfs drives correctly, especially one that may have any issues like errors or bad sectors. They may also cause ownership issues when back in windows.

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

Every Method of deleting the file has been mentioned, and the rest is up to you to test it and report back

1. Deleting from Hiren Boot is a good idea
2. So, is using an Unlocker to unlock them if it protected
3. Taking an Ownership of the file back is a better option than 1 but not as 2 with regard to time spent on the file alone.
4. Use Linux as the last option since there is a dismount of NTFS problem [Well, if you know what you do, then there is no problem, but if you don't, then tread carefully.]

All these options are based on just assumptions, but a more clear response is only possible if you tell us in detail about what has happened along with SS

 

[Zorro48]

Download this application and do a complete cleaning.

https://www.teamos.xyz/threads/xtratools-professional-23-8-1-multilingual-x64-x86-teamos.201101/

I hope it is of your help mate.

 

[SiteWizard]

@hsb123 ok lets start ... ALL ABOVE will NOT work...

you have 2 options :

1) You simply have to rename the parent folder and then rename it back.and the file is deleted.
For example: The 0 byte file is located in D:\Folder\File.txt
So rename the Folder D:\Folder to D:\Folder2 and then back to D:\Folder
Look into D:\Folder and File.txt won’t be there.

2) go

You must be registered for see links

and read + download the program to remove these 2 files now
let it scan and when it is asking to pay do not pay because you only need it 1 time to remove that virus
tell me when it have work ...

 

[Phrankie]

@hsb123 Go to google search for ‘unlocker’ and read its description or search on youtube how to use it to force delete that file good luck

 

[Wichestery2k]

@hsb123 let us know if you were able to solve your issue!

 

[Chuck]

10 members tried to help here.
I have just seen @hsb123 online but @hsb123 did not have the courtesy to respond to any comments.

Thread locked so that no other members waste their time here.