Resolved [Unable to delete file from Desktop]

I have a desktop file that I cannot delete-move-rename. Could someone help me resolve this problem. Thank You

 

What is the name of the file?

 

Trucker Vet Info. I am not even sure if this is a file my daughter saved this to my desktop. But I cannot get rid of it. When I try to open I get:
The file'C:\Documents and Settings\Cathy\Desktop\Trucker Vet Info.`,as specified in the execution parameters, cannot be opened.

Thank you for your help
Cathy

 

What happens if you drag & drop it onto the Recycle Bin?

 

When I try to drag and drop Info box states Error Deleting File of Folder

Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk.

Cathy

 

I'd try a CHKDSK first just to make sure the file system is ok. Microsoft Support > How to perform disk error checking in Windows XP

If it is and you still can't delete the file, you might want to try something like Unlocker, LockHunter or FileASSASSIN:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-undeletable-file-remover.htm#Unlocker

 

Found this interesting and food for thought:
http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/06/12/solved-cannot-read-from-the-source-file-or-disk/

http://www.softwaretipsandtricks.co...-delete-file-cannot-read-sourcefile-disk.html

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001117.htm

 

This is my home computer I am the administrator there is no one else who uses this computer. When I click properties there is only a general tab no security tab.

Size: 0 bytes
Size on disk: 0 bytes

Thank you for your suggestion
Cathy

 

Hi Cathy, If you open Accessories > Windows Explorer > Desktop - does the File show there?
Can you Delete from the Menu with Right click?
Have you tried Safe Mode to see if you can Delete from there?
Let's know if you have any luck. Neil.

 

Yes the File shows up in Windows and I was able to delete from the menu with right click.

But it is still on my desktop and will not delete from there.

Thank you
Cathy

 

I am not computer savvy and would not know how to delete from safe mode. New to computers Neil. Thanks for your help.

Cathy

 

Shut down your comp - Start again and tap F8 after you get a beep - which should bring you into a request for Safe Mode. Use the Up/Down keys to select Safe Mode and press Enter.
You may get a request for Administrator or you Name. Choose Administrator and you will get a warning that Windows is in Safe Mode and your Desktop will open in larger resolution than normal.
Your File icon should be there - now try and Delete by Right click or as per my previous Post - through Windows Explorer.
To get out of Safe Mode - just Start > Shut Down Computer > Restart and you're done.
Let's know if this helps. Neil.

 

This may seem to be a silly question. But will it make a difference that I have already deleted the file in Windows Explorer. It is still just on desktop (won't delete from there)

Thank you so much when you reply I will try safe mode.
Cathy

 

What happens if you try to rename it?

(Right-click "Trucker Vet Info ", select "Rename ", then type in a different name, such as "DeleteMe" [without the quotes]).

 

Information box stating Cannot rename file: Cannot read from the source file or disk.

If I try to delete Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk The same if I try to drag and drope into Recycle Bin

If I try to drag and drop into say documents or any other folder Cannot move file: Cannot read from the source file or disk.

Thank you for your help
Cathy

 

once again does this file name end in a dot?

If so, note the full path and delete it using a dos command prompt. In the link below directions will be the same with the exception of the full path:

http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/06/12/solved-cannot-read-from-the-source-file-or-disk/

 

Hello goddez1 yes this file does end in a dot. Sorry I did not recieve 1st message where you asked me this. What do you mean note the full path. The name of file? I am new to computers.

Thank you for your help
Cathy

 

At a command prompt (Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt) try to delete the file by typing using:

del "\\?\C:\Documents and Settings\Cathy\Desktop\Trucker Vet Info. "

 

In Command Prompt there is already C:\documents and Settings\Cathy> so after this I clicked tab till it came up desktop then I put in \Trucker vet Info. file. and got following message 'Desktop\Trucker' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. Would you know what I am doing wrong.