Cannot delete a file saved to my desktop

Cannot delete a file saved to my desktop

A file was saved to my Vista desktop.  It is a small drawing file
(.dwg).  About 102 KB in size.  I can open it.  However, I cannot delte
it, copy it, or cut it.  If I try to delete it, window pops up and says
"RECYCLING 1 item".  It churns and churns and churns.  Nothing ever
happens.

I can rename it.  Doesn't help with anyting.

Is there any hope for me?

mbolton40




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lmbolton40

date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:38:12 +0100 author: lmbolton40

RE: Cannot delete a file saved to my desktop

Try deleting it in Safe Mode.
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"lmbolton40" wrote:

> 
> A file was saved to my Vista desktop.  It is a small drawing file
> (.dwg).  About 102 KB in size.  I can open it.  However, I cannot delte
> it, copy it, or cut it.  If I try to delete it, window pops up and says
> "RECYCLING 1 item".  It churns and churns and churns.  Nothing ever
> happens.
> 
> I can rename it.  Doesn't help with anyting.
> 
> Is there any hope for me?
> 
> mbolton40
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> lmbolton40
>

date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 03:56:00 -0700 author: Mick Murphy

RE: Cannot delete a file saved to my desktop

Did you try:

Right click file, Properties, Security tab, gain permisison to control or 
delete file...
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"lmbolton40" wrote:

> 
> A file was saved to my Vista desktop.  It is a small drawing file
> (.dwg).  About 102 KB in size.  I can open it.  However, I cannot delte
> it, copy it, or cut it.  If I try to delete it, window pops up and says
> "RECYCLING 1 item".  It churns and churns and churns.  Nothing ever
> happens.
> 
> I can rename it.  Doesn't help with anyting.
> 
> Is there any hope for me?
> 
> mbolton40
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> lmbolton40
>

date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 10:18:02 -0700 author: oscar

Re: Cannot delete a file saved to my desktop

There are a couple of freeware programs that took care of "locked" file in 
XP. Called "Unlocker" and "WhoLockMe." I haven't tried them in Vista. They 
delete the file at next reboot.  You might also check to see if there is any 
process running that uses your dwg file.  If so, try killing the process 
before deleting.
"lmbolton40"  wrote in message 
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>
> A file was saved to my Vista desktop.  It is a small drawing file
> (.dwg).  About 102 KB in size.  I can open it.  However, I cannot delte
> it, copy it, or cut it.  If I try to delete it, window pops up and says
> "RECYCLING 1 item".  It churns and churns and churns.  Nothing ever
> happens.
>
> I can rename it.  Doesn't help with anyting.
>
> Is there any hope for me?
>
> mbolton40
>
>
>
>
> -- 
> lmbolton40

date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 17:44:00 -0400 author: Mike

Re: Cannot delete a file saved to my desktop

Try to delete using *Command Prompt*


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date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:26:51 +0530 author: Ramesh MVP

Re: Cannot delete a file saved to my desktop

Tried *Command Prompt*.  No good.  Just sat there and nothing happened. 
Let it churn for a couple of hours.  Nothing.  Any other suggestions. 
Please help.  I have some coleagues in my office with same problem.


'Ramesh MVP[_4_ Wrote: 
> ;697257']Try to delete using *Command Prompt*
> 
> 
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lmbolton40

date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:37:33 +0100 author: lmbolton40

Re: Cannot delete a file saved to my desktop

I've had problems deleting files on the Vista desktop more than once
now, and I've found a few solutions.  All of my problems were for video
files, but perhaps the solution will be the same for you.

One possible answer is that the Windows Search feature is indexing the
file, which prevents you from deleting it.  Try disabling the feature
via the Services tab of msconfig (type that into the Run window). 
Restart, and see if you can delete the file.

Another possibility is that the Thumbnail generator built into Windows
is accessing the file but can't render a thumbnail.  Try disabling
thumbnails altogether: in any folder, click Organize, Folder and Search
Options, the View tab, and check "always show icons, never thumbnails." 
Restart (shouldn't need to, but just to be sure) and retry deleting.

If still no luck, you might try programs like Unlock (just google it)
that give you improved access to "in use" files.  I haven't tried this
one, but others had good luck with it.

Now for a strange solution, one that saved me very recently: try to
delete the file, and wait for the "recycling" window to appear.  While
it's up, press CTRL+ALT+DEL to bring up the Task Manager.  Disable the
task explorer.exe and wait a moment; your desktop will disappear. 
Reinable explorer.exe (click File, New Task, and type explorer.exe) and
your desktop will reappear.  Right-click the desktop and choose refresh
(just to be sure).  Now try to delete the file again.  It worked for me!

Good luck!


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date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:24:26 -0500 author: bjg123