Deleting files in WindowsXP

Hey,
I'm trying to delete some files in Windows XP and they are protected. Is there a way to use the deltree command in safe mode dos prompt? I'm not having any luck getting rid of these useless files. They are in my nprotect folder that is corrupt. I cannot delete them using the norton utilitys or by manually trying to delete tham in windows explorer.

Thanks
Rockit

 

Here is a long thread , but read my last post. It describes how I got rid of the Norton Protected files. Also, the link for the manual Symantec removal is up towards the top.

Johanna

 

Make sure you don't need these (left over Norton dredge sure sounds like it falls into this category). If not get the handy-dandy-utility suggested in this link or use the "end task" on explorer method as described. Either should do it for ya'.:
http://www.windowsbbs.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26600&highlight=delete

 

Ann is right about how hard it is to clean up after Norton. You need tweezers, a magnifying glass and lots of patience. There are two alternatives that are easier- live with the remaining bits and pieces, or do a format and reinstall. LOL

Johanna

 

I didn't realize this was Nortons protected "recycle" bin:

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nunt.nsf/docid/2001060810451709

Have you tried emptying the Nortons protected bin in the standard way and then disabling or unistalling this particular feature of Norton?

How about setting the numbers of files this bin protects to "0 "?

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Methods mentioned should still work for you but if you still have a problem getting rid of these files let me know and I'll come up with a *.bat you use.

 

Deleting the nprotect folder

I am still unable to delete this folder and its contents. The folder is on a second hard drive. The files in the folder won't delete in safe mode or by using the utility move on boot. When trying to acess the files using Norton unerase they are not even recognized. I have tried all the suggestions and still am unable to delete these files.

Thanks for your help
Rockit

 

I've only got a few minutes to spare today at least until later this evening so forgive any bloopers that may be here.

Some references to some struggles from others with sublinks that may help:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20839435.html

Any particular reason why you are not disabling/ removing/or clearing this through Norton itself?:
http://www.msnwar.com/Tutorials/Ret..._after_installing_nav2003_pro_2k_xp_index.htm

NOTE*
when using command lines to delete the recycle bin
*on fat32 the bin is named "recycled" but
*on NTFS it is named "recycler ".
Any del commands must be called with the correct name reflected in the path.
Include each drive/partition you have as all have a bin. In other words don't just do this for c:\ if you have multiple partitions or nonremovable drive letters, include these in additon to c:\. example:
del c:\recycler
del d:\recycler
del e:\recycler
NOTE*sometimes the attrib command will be need to remove any files or folders with hiddean or read only attributes.

It may help to run chkdsk with /f switch first. If a file is corrupt this may take care of it so it can be deleted. Type this on the taskbar>startmenu>runline.....chkdsk /R. You'll get a warning about needing to do this on the next boot. Confirm "yes" and reboot.

Try this crude batch: (others may offer refinement or a "better mousetrap ")
Copy bolded text into notepad and name it "CleenBin.bat ". Include the quotes so notepad keeps the *.bat extension and does not add .txt to the end of the name per it's default.....

ECHO . Delete the Norton Protected Bin and the Recycled Bin
ECHO .
CD C:\
IF EXIST C:\RECYCLER\NPROTECT\NPROTECT.LOG ATTRIB -R -A -S -H C:\RECYCLED\NPROTECT\NPROTECT.LOG /S
DEL C:\RECYCLER


Add additional lines for each drive a "recycler is on.

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Cannot read from the source file or disk

Hey Ann,
I tried the batch file and other suggestions and the files will not delete. There are 104 of them and if I enable the norton protection on the hard drive the folder (nprotect) disappears. I'm unsure what else to try. I've booted in safe mode dos prompt and have tried all the del switches and nothing seems to be working.

Thanks For your Help
Rockit

 

You could reinstall the NPRB, then delete the files (follow the instructions from here, ) or you can keep playing around in safe mode, which will get you nowhere- Norton PROTECTED Recycle Bin is just that, after all.

Johanna

btw, there is a cmd window available in XP, but NO DOS.

 

Try MoveOnBoot. It's freeware and works great for deleting or moving files that stubbornly refuse to be deleted or moved.