help i need to get rid of a huge file (know clue where it came from)

on my xps computer i found resintly a file that was takindg up 240 of my 293 gig hard drive.

(the file is fragmented) i found it when i checked my repot on a dick defradnent, i tried to defragment it but it did not work so i found the folder name and went to see if i could just delete it but the file was not there. i was woundering if anybody has this ever haven to them and how can i fix it?

thanks,

packer-backer

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manogamez

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July 3rd, 2006 21:00

Can it be a hidden file?

If so just go the folder that it's in, click "Tools", then "Folder Options", then "View", and check "Show hidden files".

Also I would suggest getting WinDirStat. It shows the size of the files in your drive and you can delete a file by simply clicking on a portion of a picture.

If it won't let you delete the file get the "Unlocker" program. It allows you to delete anything.

Good luck.

Packer-backer

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July 4th, 2006 18:00

thanks manogamez for that advise but it didn't work i think i way see if simply deframenting again will help me (hopefully this may work but i think it will take a couple hours if it works)

If it does not work does anyboby know how to delete fragmented files that wont be defagmented? (note their are over 6,300 fragments)

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