Anyone know how to delete a folder in NTFS that is infinitely recursive (which is obviously an error)?
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First, you have to make sure that folder is empty. Then, you go to the left hand side where there is "Folder" [add-edit]. Click on edit and then delete the folder you want to delete.
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hi there,\n    oh yea, most of us have this problem, ok here we go, first of all in win XP there is a system restore feature, which eats a lot of disk space, last week I retrieved 1.2 gb from my friends harddrive by disabling system restore.  So, if you are sure that you pc in future will not require SYSTEM RESTORE feature then disable it by RIGHT CLICK on MY COMPUTER - > PROPERTIES - > then select SYSTEM RESTORE tab, then, using settings turn off system restore for all drives. this will save more space.\n\nAnd regarding the files you want to delete, open the search box below the LOOK IN box click WHAT SIZE IS IT?, then specify the estimated size like starting from 512000kb(500MB) (for every MB add 1024 kb), then click on MORE ADVANCED OPTIONS check the boxes of SEARCH SYSTEM FOLDERS(IF U WANT),SEARCH HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS, SEARCH SUBFOLDERS. thats it, by specifying these results you can search for a specified sized files even if its hidden.\n\n   I think the files in the temporary folders (TEMP N TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES) are not shown, for that go to ur system drive then DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS->(select ur login id)->LOCAL SETTINGS, in this folder you can see the two temporary folders, try to search those folders individually using search options.\n\nthats it\n see ya,\nK.A.G.S.
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Two ways to try.\n1.  Boot into safe mode at a DOS prompt and delete it manually\n2. Set up a script to delete it on boot.
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go to internet explorer properties and click delete files.\nit would do
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Let's say that you want to delete ALL of the files in your MY DOCUMENTS folder.    Right click on MY DOCUMENTS and pick EXPLORE.   Click on any file on the RIGHT SIDE and use CONTROL and A (to select all).   Then RIGHT CLICK on the highlighted files and pick DELETE.    All of those files would delete.   Then empty your recycle bin. \n\nBut for programs, open the Control Panel and use the ADD/REMOVE section to uninstall each one.   So at this point, those programs would be safely removed. \n\nIf you are GIVING this computer to someone else, but want it functional, use the DISK CLEANUP program that is in the System Tools of the Accessories section.  Also, take the time to test the disk.   Open My Computer, then Right Click on the C drive and pick PROPERTIES.  Then pick the Tools section.  Click on the CHECK NOW button, check both tests then let the test run after you REBOOT.   \n\nAfter testing the disk, run DEFRAG.  Find this also in the System Tools section.    When you DEFRAG, this will move many files around and connect them together.  During this process, remnants of your old files, even though deleted previously, will be scrambled pretty well.   This will also optimize the system and really make it "as good as it can".\n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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http://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder\nYou can use this to make a boot floppy that will completely erase everything on the hard drive.\nAnd its free!
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If none the above methods work, you can try restarting your computer in safe mode and then try to delete the file.\n\nTo start in safe mode, restart your computer. Press F8 continuosly during re-boot until you see the start-up option screen. Use your up/down arrows to select the safe mode option. After your desktop shows, go to your recycle bin and try delete again.
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Partition Magic is notorious for destroying hard drives. I would NOT use it under any circumstances.\n\nIf you can't find any files to remove, you may have to resort to copying your stuff off and re-doing the whole thing.\n\nIt's your choice... you can use Partition Magic and risk losing everything, (I've NEVER actually even seen it work) or you can take the long road, not lose a thing, and get it exactly how you want it.
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1.  Start --> search --> all files and folders.\n2.  Type in name of file you want to delete.  You don't have to add the extension (.exe, .txt, .doc, and so on).\n3.  In drop down menu select My Computer\n4. In advanced options make sure there's a check mark next to Hidden Files and Folders;  System Folders;  and Subfolders\n5.  Click on search.  When search is finished, delete all files and folders found.\n6.  Restart computer.\n\nIf you're truly brave, delete registry entries.  (It's a lot easier to use CCleaner and safer.)  But if you're brave.....\n\n1.  Start --> Run\n2.  Type in "regedit" (without the quotes) --> OK\n3.  The registry page will open.  Hold down CTRL key and click the letter F\n4.  Type in the exact same file name you used in step 2, above\n5.  Click Find Next\n6.  When a registry item is found, click DEL (or delete key) and answer YES when warning appears\n7.  Click F3 key (top row of keyboard) --> Find Next.  If another item is found, click DEL --> YES --> F3 --> Find Next\n8.  Keep doing that until it says registry search is finished.\n9.  Close out registry screen and reboot.\n\nNOTE:  If you aren't absolutely sure about messing with the registry. DO NOT DO IT!!  Deleting the wrong item can  cause your computer to become unstable or crash.  CCleaner is a lot easier and safer.
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If it was my computer, I would do it the old school way.  Open up a DOS window, switch to the directory with the files, do an\nAttrib filename -r  (that will remove the read only status) and then delete the file.
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Whoa!  Bad things!\n\nThe superuser has ultimate power over the system, and therefore has complete control of the system, including the ability to completely demolish the filesystem.\n\nThe root of the UNIX filesystems is denoted by a single dot (".")\n\nIf a program with appropriate permissions executes the unlink (effectively a delete) command, it will remove the pointer to the root inode, and hence the entire filesystem will be lost.  Granted, the data will still be there but useless now.
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First, since the files are movable, move them one at a time until you find which is causing you trouble - then delete it.\nSince the files are accessible from other programs, I'd open them and save them in a working folder.\nIf you haven't tried to move things around using the command line (DOS), that might be of some help.
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Yes in newer versions of Windows, type the following at a command prompt:\n\nconvert c: /fs:ntfs\n\nJust make sure it's something you want to do.
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lol, go to start, click on control panel, go to add or remove files, and remove the items u wanna remove permanently from the comp. thats the only easy method . good luck
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If you want to just free up the space, From windows xp, right click on my compuer.. click manage.. go into disk management.. select the partition you have windows 98 on, and go ahead and reformat it using NTFS file format.. this will erase your files and reformat the partition
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Goto a normal folder.\n\nTools > Folder Options > File Types Tab\n\nChange the rm file extension to whatever you need