can delete the folder

[mono11]

hey i have this folder i just can't delete of my desktop i tried everything. was wondering if i can deleted using dos by typing some command. if i could can some one tell me how exactly i need to type inoder to delete it of my desktop. thank you

[rockpile]

Where is the folder now? What OS? Where is it at and what does it tell you when you try to delete it?

[S.D.Willie]

stupid windows. want the sure and long way? do it in safe mode although you shouldnt have to.

hmmm, a virus? doubtful but you can never be 2 sure.

[mono11]

k it's om my desktop and it saids i can find the file . but i don't know it just won't delete that folder

[squeech]

If you want to do it in DOS, you can boot to a floppy and use "cd" to get into your desktop directory ("c:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP" on a Win98/ME machine). Then just use "del <filename>" to delete it.

It is easier to remove in safe mode, but booting from the hard drive may still cause you problems.

BTW, Welcome to TechIMO!!

[mono11]

thanks. well i'm using win xp . so is there another option on win xp? i'm not and expert on pc. specially in dos thank s

[squeech]

Try Safe Mode. Hold down F8 right before WinXP starts to load and select "Safe Mode" from the menu that appears. After the system loads, try deleting the file. Safe mode keeps some of the stuff from loading that may be holding onto whatever it is you are deleting.

Forgive the incoherent speech, I'm losing my logic processing ability at this hour.