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Need help for deleting 0 size file, Cant delete using cmd
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TSvincent09
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Jun 14 2006, 11:00 AM, updated 20y ago
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i hav some 0 size file in desktop n my c: drive, it show trasparent on that file icon. In command prompt there when type dir/w also didnt show out.
How can i delete these file. I also dont nkow how they come out suddenly
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alextan99
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Jun 14 2006, 11:14 AM
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just go to folder option and then uncheck the box show hidden file and walla its gone
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TSvincent09
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Jun 14 2006, 07:24 PM
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but those hidden file is it savety or ? If come to c: drive i acceptable but now it's at desktop there
why hidden file at desktop ?
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natakaasd
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Jun 14 2006, 08:36 PM
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u might need to have AV scan first to determine whether it is a file planted by some virus or spyware... if not, most likely, the OS must have been a pest... ( i get that all the time in WIN 98, no more in XP though  . alextan99's method is just covering up the problem, but if you are really into solving it, better you tell us ur OS and version (like XP SP2 or so ...) *0 size files are not uncommon though... dont worry too much.
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TSvincent09
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Jun 15 2006, 09:52 PM
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I had format the HD already...
Those 0 size file n folder.... normally is doesnt at there . But suddently all drive ( c: d: e:) will come out a invisible folder call recycler n another forget what name somemore desktop also got 1 invisible file with 0 size
It look like spying what u hav delete or doing ( sometime will get 1 invisibel file call "desktop" inside is note down what u hav delete or changing ) ...
scary
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natakaasd
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Jun 16 2006, 08:51 PM
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Oh, ur case is a bit funny.
1st of all, Recycler is NOT a problem. It is a folder used to store ur Deleted Items in the Recycle Bin. It is a SYSTEM FOLDER. Leave it be.
The file u mean bt y invisible like "desktop" is worth pondering. Is it a INI file or INF file of HTT file? (**INI -- Configuration File, INF -- Setup Information File, HTT -- HypetText Template File) These file types might indicate a sign of a WILD virus being funny... But since you reformated ur HDD d, i guess hard to track back...
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