cannot delete a jpg file in win explorer. Right click/delete disabled, driving me nuts

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Thanks for the help.
I tried all the suggestions and I think I finally got that file
deleted by deleting the folder that contained it.
(1)I tried the dos remedy but I just could not find that file listed
in the rows and rows of .mp3 files. So the other dos rememdies could
not be tried.

(1)I could not "right click" the file in question in Explorer so I
could not see properties, file size or anything.

(3)I tried to "edit" this jpeg in Paintshop Pro but when I selected
it, It told me
it could not open because of "device name" or something like that.

Hopefully, the method of deleting the folder up one level has done the
trick.
Thanks everybody. If I see this thing again, I'll revisit the issue.

You can see the DOS file/folder/directory/subdirectory name by right =
clicking the file/folder/directory/subdirectory and choosing Properties.
You will also find the attributes in Properties where you can remove =
them. If they revert back and you still can not delete the file, then =
you need to get into DOS and remove them before deleting the file.

To remove the attributes in DOS type at the prompt:
attrib -s -h -r (type full path including file name here or if you are =
in the directory type the DOS file name)

ex: attrib -s -h -r c:\mydocu~1\Jimmy\Jimmys~1\con
or
attrib -s -h -r con

Then type:
del (type full path including file name here or if you are in the =
directory type the file name)

You may find it easier to work within the directory to eliminate any =
errors due to typing errors.

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Brian A.

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"eisen" wrote in message =
m...
I am trying to debug a pc running win98se. I have got the
ad-aware/spybot,and nod32 anti- virus running and it found lots of
malware,data mining and spam.
This pc is used mostly by a 15yr old who uses Instant Messenger and
Kazzaa and he's put about 40-50 mp3's and short .avi's on it.
=20
The only bad spam I have found is one mildly pornographic jpeg that is
in the folder with this music folder.
It does have a long,long, filename with lots of nasty words but it
begins with "con.HARDCORE~...ETC ETC)
When I am viewing in Explorer,
I can not right click it and get the dialog box to come up that would
allow me to delete this file. It just "blinks" as it is being selected
but nothing happens.
It is "grayed" out like it's a hidden file but I can double click on
it and it will load in a viewer.
I have read that I might be able to delete it in dos but I don't know
how to see the dos path. (the Windows naming conventions have spaces
and apostrophes and my dos skills are primitive).
I tried to delete it in Safe Mode but did not work.
The Windows Path is similar to this c:\my documents\Jimmy\Jimmy's New
Music
How can I find the dos name for this path/filename?
=20
Can anybody help me. I don't want to buy software if I don't have to.
thanks

You are welcome. Yea, it's gone to the Bin.

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There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"eisen" wrote in message
om...
| Computer Help and Information http://home.epix.net/~bwatt/
|
| Thanks for the help.
| I tried all the suggestions and I think I finally got that file
| deleted by deleting the folder that contained it.
| (1)I tried the dos remedy but I just could not find that file listed
| in the rows and rows of .mp3 files. So the other dos rememdies could
| not be tried.
|
| (1)I could not "right click" the file in question in Explorer so I
| could not see properties, file size or anything.
|
| (3)I tried to "edit" this jpeg in Paintshop Pro but when I selected
| it, It told me
| it could not open because of "device name" or something like that.
|
| Hopefully, the method of deleting the folder up one level has done the
| trick.
| Thanks everybody. If I see this thing again, I'll revisit the issue.

What are they talking about up there-- "map"? What map?

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There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"Bill Blanton" wrote in message
...
| Con is a reserved device name for "console" and is probably why
| you're having a problem with the file. If you can't delete it in DOS
| as the others suggested, you might try scandisk. Mabey it will pick
| it up as an invalid name. (but I wouldn't bet on it)
|
|
| "eisen" wrote in message
m...
|
| The only bad spam I have found is one mildly pornographic jpeg that
is
| in the folder with this music folder.
| It does have a long,long, filename with lots of nasty words but it
| begins with "con.HARDCORE~...ETC ETC)
| When I am viewing in Explorer,
| I can not right click it and get the dialog box to come up that
would
| allow me to delete this file. It just "blinks" as it is being
selected
| but nothing happens.
| It is "grayed" out like it's a hidden file but I can double click
on
| it and it will load in a viewer.
|
|

"PCR" wrote in message ...
What are they talking about up there-- "map"? What map?

The republicans have assumed a mandate..
We need to map out an escape route.
:-|

"Bill Blanton" wrote in message
...
"PCR" wrote in message
...
What are they talking about up there-- "map"? What map?

The republicans have assumed a mandate..
We need to map out an escape route.
:-|

At the risk of being OT...yes, and yikes! Dunno how they decided a race that close
was a "clear mandate". Must be using a logic beyond the comprehension of mere
mortals such as you or I.

On Thu, 4 Nov 2004 23:54:04 -0500, "glee"
wrote:

"Bill Blanton" wrote in message
...
"PCR" wrote in message
...
What are they talking about up there-- "map"? What map?

The republicans have assumed a mandate..
We need to map out an escape route.
:-|

At the risk of being OT...yes, and yikes! Dunno how they decided a race that close
was a "clear mandate". Must be using a logic beyond the comprehension of mere
mortals such as you or I.

Yes, I believe it's called "fuzzy logic".

Ack! That went against my vote!

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Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"Bill Blanton" wrote in message
...
| "PCR" wrote in message
...
| What are they talking about up there-- "map"? What map?
|
| The republicans have assumed a mandate..
| We need to map out an escape route.
| :-|
|
|
|