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squatch71 · 01-26-2011, 09:52 AM

OK, at work we have a computer that is old, but it serves our purpose of e-mail only. Trying to clean up some disk space and found the following when I went to search and typed in "*.pdf". It searched C drive only and came up with these files, there are 356 of these files (as well as some on C drive). I can open everyone of these files, but I can't move or delete them. They are files of a job we bid on. As you see, there is no Drive designated to them. Has anyone seen this before and how do you get rid of the files....and no reburning the computer is not a option. They weren't really good at keeping the disks and the windows disk is gone.

Soo, any thoughts on my problem??? and no, we can't purchase a new computer.

thanks

ZacUSNYR · 01-26-2011, 10:23 AM

Not a big fan of XP's built in search. But to me it appears you have a 06.02.04 Splr-plnt dsgn etc folder somewhere and that's what it is showing. If you right click on the file you should have an 'Open Containing Folder' option.

You could also do a 'run' - launch command prompt - type 'cmd' and hit enter. Then type in 'cd \' and then do 'dir /a /s *.pdf |more' and see what comes up

squatch71 · 01-26-2011, 11:11 AM

Neither am I, but it is what I have to work with. Small company with limited budget and we use what we can.

soo I tried the "launch command prompt", opened the folder and tried to delete, this is what I got..and nothing was deleted.

Will try the DOS.

thanks for the reply Zac

salmonshark · 01-26-2011, 11:13 AM

This looks like those files are in a .ZIP file or anther type of archive file.

Search for 06.02.04 Splr-plnt dsgn dwgs.* and see what you find.

SS

squatch71 · 01-26-2011, 11:25 AM

Zac, in DOS they didn't come up. now thats odd.

salmon..they are in a zip or so it seems, but I can't find "where" they are. I have deleted the zip file/folder..and I still can open these drawings. searched for "06.02.04 Splr-plnt dsgn dwgs.*" and came up with nothing.

thanks again for the responses.

constantmotion · 01-26-2011, 11:34 AM

I have used a free small program called Unlocker and it worked great for me.

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...Unlocker.shtml

squatch71 · 01-26-2011, 11:37 AM

cool, will try that after my meeting....this is starting to get me, have never had anything like this before...its almost like its on the C drive, but before it in a partition..but there isn't one...and if it was, it would have a drive letter associated with it!!

thanks

binaryterror · 01-26-2011, 11:39 AM

In that folder, hit the Folder Up icon...then you should be able to see the zip file.

Also try right clicking and check the properties.

ZacUSNYR · 01-26-2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salmonshark

This looks like those files are in a .ZIP file or anther type of archive file.

Search for 06.02.04 Splr-plnt dsgn dwgs.* and see what you find.

SS

Ding.

That's what it looks like. They are in a "Compressed Folder" - aka, a zip file

Just remove the whole thing if you don't need it.

squatch71 · 01-26-2011, 02:17 PM

would love to, but I have already and these files are still there...somewhere, Will try that unlocker program

thanks again for your help

salmonshark · 01-26-2011, 02:40 PM

You sure you aren't seeing them in the recycle bin?

SS

squatch71 · 01-26-2011, 02:56 PM

Rec bin is empty...I thought that to

version_three · 01-26-2011, 03:22 PM

There's a chance that the windows file system is getting in your way. You could try loading up a linux rescue distro like Knoppix. It boots/runs from CD and IIRC the latest versions can read/write NTFS now. Then you can search the drive and try deleting without windows in the loop.

squatch71 · 01-26-2011, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by version_three

There's a chance that the windows file system is getting in your way. You could try loading up a linux rescue distro like Knoppix. It boots/runs from CD and IIRC the latest versions can read/write NTFS now. Then you can search the drive and try deleting without windows in the loop.

how much space do you need??? ram??? etc..this is a older machine and only used for e-mail...don't ask, its a long story....

version_three · 01-26-2011, 09:45 PM

Knoppix is my preferred rescue distro so I'll talk to that one... It is a complete linux OS that boots and runs from CD. I've run it on several older machines to fix corrupted windows installations - I think one only had 256MB of RAM. I think you only need 10-20MB free, but I could be wrong.

I can't guarantee that it will work, but it's free and really handy to have around anyway, so it's worth a shot.

Btw, I've used it on machines that were over 10 yrs old (at the time) still running win95

squatch71 · 01-26-2011, 09:53 PM

ok, I will try that...thanks

losikid · 01-27-2011, 08:47 AM

It may not help your pdf problem... but try ccleaner

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner

Once installed, under the clean button, hit the analyze button, skim through the files make sure there is nothing impotrtant, then hit run cleaner. The go to registry, hit scan for issues, then fix selected issues, then it will ask if you want to back up, say yes and put it somewhere where you will remmeber it.

This will clean up the computer alot, make it faster, and just a good general maintance. We even use it on out 64 bit, quad core, 8gb ram, 1 tb hd, computer. I have used it on old POS xp computers aswell, this is where this program really shines.

squatch71 · 01-27-2011, 04:49 PM

Cleaned the computer with this program...seemed to work well, will put it to the test in the morning.

squatch71 · 01-28-2011, 08:26 PM

Files are still there...but now instead of 1.9 gig free, I have 15 gig...so not going to worry about it

thank you for everyones input.

01-26-2011, 09:52 AM	#1
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	OK, you computer guys OK, at work we have a computer that is old, but it serves our purpose of e-mail only. Trying to clean up some disk space and found the following when I went to search and typed in "*.pdf". It searched C drive only and came up with these files, there are 356 of these files (as well as some on C drive). I can open everyone of these files, but I can't move or delete them. They are files of a job we bid on. As you see, there is no Drive designated to them. Has anyone seen this before and how do you get rid of the files....and no reburning the computer is not a option. They weren't really good at keeping the disks and the windows disk is gone. Soo, any thoughts on my problem??? and no, we can't purchase a new computer. thanks

01-26-2011, 10:23 AM	#2
ZacUSNYR Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 37	Not a big fan of XP's built in search. But to me it appears you have a 06.02.04 Splr-plnt dsgn etc folder somewhere and that's what it is showing. If you right click on the file you should have an 'Open Containing Folder' option. You could also do a 'run' - launch command prompt - type 'cmd' and hit enter. Then type in 'cd \' and then do 'dir /a /s *.pdf \|more' and see what comes up

01-26-2011, 11:11 AM	#3
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	Neither am I, but it is what I have to work with. Small company with limited budget and we use what we can. soo I tried the "launch command prompt", opened the folder and tried to delete, this is what I got..and nothing was deleted. Will try the DOS. thanks for the reply Zac

01-26-2011, 11:13 AM	#4
salmonshark Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Renton Posts: 171	This looks like those files are in a .ZIP file or anther type of archive file. Search for 06.02.04 Splr-plnt dsgn dwgs.* and see what you find. SS

01-26-2011, 11:25 AM	#5
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	Zac, in DOS they didn't come up. now thats odd. salmon..they are in a zip or so it seems, but I can't find "where" they are. I have deleted the zip file/folder..and I still can open these drawings. searched for "06.02.04 Splr-plnt dsgn dwgs.*" and came up with nothing. thanks again for the responses.

01-26-2011, 11:34 AM	#6
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	I have used a free small program called Unlocker and it worked great for me. http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/...Unlocker.shtml

01-26-2011, 11:37 AM	#7
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	cool, will try that after my meeting....this is starting to get me, have never had anything like this before...its almost like its on the C drive, but before it in a partition..but there isn't one...and if it was, it would have a drive letter associated with it!! thanks

01-26-2011, 11:39 AM	#8
binaryterror I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,583	In that folder, hit the Folder Up icon...then you should be able to see the zip file. Also try right clicking and check the properties.

01-26-2011, 02:17 PM	#10
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	would love to, but I have already and these files are still there...somewhere, Will try that unlocker program thanks again for your help

01-26-2011, 02:40 PM	#11
salmonshark Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Renton Posts: 171	You sure you aren't seeing them in the recycle bin? SS

01-26-2011, 02:56 PM	#12
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	Rec bin is empty...I thought that to

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01-26-2011, 03:22 PM	#13
version_three Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 509	There's a chance that the windows file system is getting in your way. You could try loading up a linux rescue distro like Knoppix. It boots/runs from CD and IIRC the latest versions can read/write NTFS now. Then you can search the drive and try deleting without windows in the loop.

01-26-2011, 09:45 PM	#15
version_three Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 509	Knoppix is my preferred rescue distro so I'll talk to that one... It is a complete linux OS that boots and runs from CD. I've run it on several older machines to fix corrupted windows installations - I think one only had 256MB of RAM. I think you only need 10-20MB free, but I could be wrong. I can't guarantee that it will work, but it's free and really handy to have around anyway, so it's worth a shot. Btw, I've used it on machines that were over 10 yrs old (at the time) still running win95

01-26-2011, 09:53 PM	#16
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	ok, I will try that...thanks

01-27-2011, 08:47 AM	#17
losikid Got Worms? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 6,116	It may not help your pdf problem... but try ccleaner http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner Once installed, under the clean button, hit the analyze button, skim through the files make sure there is nothing impotrtant, then hit run cleaner. The go to registry, hit scan for issues, then fix selected issues, then it will ask if you want to back up, say yes and put it somewhere where you will remmeber it. This will clean up the computer alot, make it faster, and just a good general maintance. We even use it on out 64 bit, quad core, 8gb ram, 1 tb hd, computer. I have used it on old POS xp computers aswell, this is where this program really shines.

01-27-2011, 04:49 PM	#18
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	Cleaned the computer with this program...seemed to work well, will put it to the test in the morning.

01-28-2011, 08:26 PM	#19
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	Files are still there...but now instead of 1.9 gig free, I have 15 gig...so not going to worry about it thank you for everyones input.

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