Re: hacked computer has files I cannot delete

From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 05/08/04


Date: Sat, 8 May 2004 03:03:49 -0500

Hi Ted,

What do you mean, by it has been hacked? I know what hacked means, but what
is your exact reference here?

In the meantime:

Can't Delete a File or Folder in XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del

You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;Q320081

Remove AVI Search - File in use Error Message (Line 74)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Error Deleting File or Folder - Cannot delete (filename): Cannot find the
specified path. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name.
Workaround:

Right click the Recycle Bin/Properties/Check: Do Not Move Files to the
Recycle Bin...

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308421

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All the Best,
Kelly
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"Ted" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:a04001c43477$7c12b590$a601280a@phx.gbl...
>I have a Windows XP Pro computer that has been hacked to
> share music files. I have been trying to delete the
> files / folders on the hard drive but keep getting the
> message "Cannot delete file: cannot read from source file
> or disk" I can get properties ok , but not delete. If I
> shut down and boot in safe mode the same thing happens.
>
> Any ideas would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks up front
> Ted 


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