I tried this

sameer795 · 11-26-2007, 11:11 AM

a prank came into my mind and i did this:

i created a new folder...renamed it with the null value (ALT + 255)...

now it is undeletable...no errors..nothing happens!!! it is still there!!

any reasons and suggestions to solve this?

i tried it on vista..i dont know if this will work on xp!

PohTayToez · 11-26-2007, 11:24 AM

Well I'm going to assume you're using Windows XP or older because I just tried this in Vista Home Premium and it behaved just like a normal folder.

Can you still rename it? If so, just name it something normal and delete it. Otherwise I know there are programs that helps you delete 'hard to delete' folders. Let me know if you have any trouble finding them.

sameer795 · 11-29-2007, 12:55 PM

i am sorry for not putting a reply because i was unable to login here.....i dont know why but this happens many a times!!!

regarding my question, i have vista ultimate!! also i looked for the tools to delete hard files and folder but in vein....

sameer795 · 11-29-2007, 12:56 PM

also i cannot rename the folder.

PohTayToez · 11-29-2007, 02:20 PM

You haven't disabled windows updates, have you? I don't see why there would be a problem in Ultimate if it worked fine in Home Premium.

This is a program that should do it for you:
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/moveonboot.html

diroga · 11-29-2007, 05:42 PM

try renaming it through console

Code:

ren [alt + 255] [some name]

Kesava · 11-29-2007, 09:13 PM

i just tried it on xp and i can still delete it and stuff

sameer795 · 11-30-2007, 05:04 AM

renaming through console didnt work either....we cant rename it!!!

and i have my updates disabled and i guess it got nothing to do with it either.....
checking out the utility!!

sameer795 · 11-30-2007, 05:05 AM

i go with kuzba, it didnt work in xp...but however it worked in previous version of windows where we were also unable to access the contents of the folder..!

sameer795 · 11-30-2007, 05:28 AM

the tool didnt work either...sez "access is denied"

11-26-2007, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
sameer795 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 104	I tried this a prank came into my mind and i did this: i created a new folder...renamed it with the null value (ALT + 255)... now it is undeletable...no errors..nothing happens!!! it is still there!! any reasons and suggestions to solve this? i tried it on vista..i dont know if this will work on xp! Last edited by sameer795; 11-26-2007 at 11:23 AM.

11-26-2007, 11:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
PohTayToez Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Age: 19 Posts: 2,541	Well I'm going to assume you're using Windows XP or older because I just tried this in Vista Home Premium and it behaved just like a normal folder. Can you still rename it? If so, just name it something normal and delete it. Otherwise I know there are programs that helps you delete 'hard to delete' folders. Let me know if you have any trouble finding them. __________________ Desktop / Laptop ASUS A8N-E / Compaq Presario v6420us AMD Athlon 3200+ @ 2.50Ghz / AMD Athlon X2 TK-53 @ 1.70Ghz MSI GeForce 7800GT / GeForce Go 6150 2 x 512MB DDR / 2 x 1GB DDR2 250GB SATA II / 80GB 5400RPM SATA 2 x DVD Burner / 8X DVD±R/RW

11-29-2007, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
PohTayToez Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Illinois Age: 19 Posts: 2,541	You haven't disabled windows updates, have you? I don't see why there would be a problem in Ultimate if it worked fine in Home Premium. This is a program that should do it for you: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/moveonboot.html __________________ Desktop / Laptop ASUS A8N-E / Compaq Presario v6420us AMD Athlon 3200+ @ 2.50Ghz / AMD Athlon X2 TK-53 @ 1.70Ghz MSI GeForce 7800GT / GeForce Go 6150 2 x 512MB DDR / 2 x 1GB DDR2 250GB SATA II / 80GB 5400RPM SATA 2 x DVD Burner / 8X DVD±R/RW

11-29-2007, 05:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
diroga Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: WA,USA Posts: 845	try renaming it through console Code: ren [alt + 255] [some name] __________________ All removed by apj101 as related to hacking which is against forum rules apj101 didn't read them ...

11-29-2007, 09:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kesava Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Age: 17 Posts: 2,977	i just tried it on xp and i can still delete it and stuff __________________ formerly Kuzba Cpu:Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz @ 3.4Ghz Hsf:Zalman CNPS 9700 LED Ram:Generic 2 Gb 800 Mhz Gpu:XFX 8800 GT 512mb @ 700/1750/2000 Mobo:Gigabyte P31-DS3L Case:Centurion 532 3dmark06:13518 MSN=kesava8@hotmail.com

11-29-2007, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
sameer795 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 104	i am sorry for not putting a reply because i was unable to login here.....i dont know why but this happens many a times!!! regarding my question, i have vista ultimate!! also i looked for the tools to delete hard files and folder but in vein....

11-29-2007, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
sameer795 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 104	also i cannot rename the folder.

11-30-2007, 05:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
sameer795 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 104	renaming through console didnt work either....we cant rename it!!! and i have my updates disabled and i guess it got nothing to do with it either..... checking out the utility!! Last edited by sameer795; 11-30-2007 at 05:08 AM.

11-30-2007, 05:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
sameer795 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 104	i go with kuzba, it didnt work in xp...but however it worked in previous version of windows where we were also unable to access the contents of the folder..!

11-30-2007, 05:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
sameer795 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 104	the tool didnt work either...sez "access is denied"

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