?Unable to delete files?

[eamc]

In Win2k, I have some files (movie .avi, larger than 300 Mb, in a My Documents folder) that I cannot delete or rename or compress or move in Win Explorer, nor in MSDOS (have not tried moving), nor in PowerDesk: message says sharing violation, may be in use. Others (same type, 3 Gb)I cannot delete in Win Explorer but they delete perfectly with an MSDOS command - I thought I had this solved until I ran into the first group.

What is going on?

Edwin

 

[Jasen]

Let me guess.. the file name starts with "con." or something. What you have to do is rename them using the posix path, that is "\\.\c:\docume~1\user\mydocu~1\con.xxxx.mov" After renaming it this way, it should allow you to delete it. ________
Remember, you're unique... just like everyone else.

 

[eamc]

Well, no - it does not start with con. etc The file name is something like xxxxxxx1.avi As I said, I cannot rename it in Win2k or DOS: I get the same "in use" message as with trying to delete or move.

\\.\c:\docume~1\user\mydocu~1\con.xxxx.mov - I am confused - is this a dos command? Is the idea to rename the extension from .avi to .mov ? What is the \\.\ ?

 

[cantwellt]

I too am having a similar problem. In the past I was able to delete the files from across the network on another Win2k OS computer, but now I can't even do this. Seems like NT4 and Win2k pro are both troublesome with this sharing violation problem. They won't release a file to be deleted when they should and they also have a similar problem with folders. I do notice that it happens with files created by an Adobe product a lot. I can't remember a specific time when it has happened with files created by another vendor's product. I really like Adobe products, but this makes me wonder if it isn't somehow associated with the problem.

I found some solutions on the web like "reboot and go into safe mode and delete the files" or "Delete from dos mode" but I'm sure there is a better solution somewhere. Any ideas?