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Cannot delete a folder (empty)
Hi,
I have many folders, created when I using Pinnacle Studio 8. I cannot delete them, even in safe mode. I cannot even open those folders (access dennied!). Is there a trick to delete that folder other than reformat the drive. I appreciate any inputs.
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Posted November 12th, 2004 17:00
In Studio 8, everytime you create a project, it creates a folder with the same name on the drive, i do not what is that for. I never see anything in there. Most of the time, I can delete them but for some reason, some of them I cannot do anything!786
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Posted November 12th, 2004 19:00
Did you try: Right click on the folder, uncheck Read Only if checked, then go back and try to delete it.786
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Posted November 12th, 2004 20:00
Are you on your administrator account? Have you checked the permissions on the folder to see if your user has access?786
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Posted November 12th, 2004 20:00
pc8200, it may have files hidden within the folder. View hidden and system files, then check the folder again. Or you can try a free download, "Move on Boot" link HERE
Follow prompts and delete folder.
Edited part: This program may only delete files, not folders.Message Edited by JohnK324 on 11-12-2004 05:32 PM
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Posted November 12th, 2004 20:00
Yes, I tried that way, it was read only mode. I deselect it then try to delete the folder. I cannot, when I check back the folder property, it switched back to read only mode.786
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Posted November 13th, 2004 01:00
Too bad, there is no utility to force delete folders, and my OS is XP home with SP2. I don't think that I have administraive privilege problem. The folders are empty, that is my guess because the folder size (from folder property) is zero. I cannot open those folder by double click on it.786
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Posted November 13th, 2004 03:00
Thanks msil217 for the link to MS and the instructions, I did not have chance to try it because I am reformatting that partition (quick and easy trick to wipeout something). I am going to save your instructions for next time. I am sure that problem going to come back again
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Posted November 12th, 2004 15:00
pc8200,
Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.
What is the folder that you are trying to delete? Have you tried deleting from within the progeram? Not sure that will help as I am not familiar with the program. Why are you trying to delete this folder?