Why can't I delete this file?

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way to go! this program saved me a lot of trouble deleting a video file, thanks for the tip leo.

Thanks Leo! I went through about half a dozen other tips before coming across yours. It worked like a charm the first time.

Utility didn't work for me, still searching for a solution.

Excellent. I've had a file that just would not go. Delinvfile did it straight away without any problem.

Thanks.

I downloaded to jpeg files from limewire and they will not rename or delet no matter what I try is this whay I should use I tried the free version it I cant figure it out or get it to work I NEED HELP!

I hate repeat what everyone is saying, but this is a really great little app. I tried several solutions including using the command prompt to delete the file using a short name, but nothing was working. This program is absolutely fantastic, where on earth did your friend find this?

Thx alot!! It worked like a charm!! ;)

WOW
great proigram that can delete anything!
thank you so much for this!

Just a note for your many readers.

I recently released DelinvFile 3.01 which includes a "Scan" function. You can now search for invalid file names, invalid folder names and too-long file+path names.

The new version can delete a greater variety of invalid files and folders than prior versions.

Note that DelinvFile is no longer a free program but that the original delete functions and the new Scan functions are free to use. Registration is only required for advanced functions.

Thankyou for your tip and link to DelinvFile. After all avenues were exhausted (for a computer illiterate), the easy to use software deleted those stubborn files, and actually saved my sanity. Its like a load was lifted.

with so much conflicting advice regarding those files that resist moving, renaming, deleting, and after installing several deleting programs that didnt work, I am glad I perservered and found your site.

thanks again Leo

your blood is worth bottling.

s.

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