Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or deleted."

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kevin09

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Ok, when i click on a file to delete it, it comes up with this ---> "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or deleted."

I think I have deleted these files a while ago but when i search for them they show up
as 0 bytes.

I tried - creating a new folder with the same name and putting those files in and then deleting them, but doesn't work. I tried Hijack this and delete on reboot, can't open as file does not exist for deletion.

don't post solutions that are stupid please such as: have you tried right click and delete
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

It's so wide thread...
Have you tried in safe mode?Checked permissions for folder?http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/157304-folder-permissions.html

This means you and /or Administrator group have full access to this folder?

If you have x32 system you can also try UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB
Maybe you have only NameSpace object? http://www.vistax64.com/general-discussion/189243-undeleteable-desktop-icon.html

If still nothing help it could be caused by wrong name folder ->in this situation burn liveCD linux for example https://www.mepis.org/ boot,run and delete unwanted folder
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

hey thanks for the reply, I can't work with folder permission because the folder does not actually exist. however the files do.
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

kevin09 said:
hey thanks for the reply, I can't work with folder permission because the folder does not actually exist. however the files do.
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I could be NameSpace object or normal folder with wrong name - neverless try everything what I said and you can try.
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

hey, tried folder permission but when i click on security tab, it says "the requested security information is either unavailable or can't be displayed.

with unblocker i tried it said it cant delete and asked me if i wanted the file to be deleted on reboot, so i said yes and rebooted but file was still there

tried the name space object, didn't work as i couldnt find anything in regedit.

the problem is that the files have been deleted in the past as i remember.
however when i search for them they still exist, except i can't find the location of the folder, and when i try open the location it says i can't because it doesn't exist or have been moved. the files just appear when i search for them they are not seen anywhere else. remember the files are ONLY THERE WHEN I SEARCH FOR THEM, no folders exist



Flavius said:
It's so wide thread...
Have you tried in safe mode?Checked permissions for folder?http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/157304-folder-permissions.html

This means you and /or Administrator group have full access to this folder?

If you have x32 system you can also try UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB
Maybe you have only NameSpace object? http://www.vistax64.com/general-discussion/189243-undeleteable-desktop-icon.html

If still nothing help it could be caused by wrong name folder ->in this situation burn liveCD linux for example https://www.mepis.org/ boot,run and delete unwanted folder
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kevin09 said:
the files just appear when i search for them they are not seen anywhere else. remember the files are ONLY THERE WHEN I SEARCH FOR THEM, no folders exist
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Hm....Try empty Recycle Bin,Temp folder and clear browsing history
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

Hello Kevin 09,
You may find your problem is in the registry, a lot of info is left behind when a program is un-installed, download Ccleaner and scan your registry.

DONT FORGET TO USE THE REGISTRY BACKUP OPTION WHEN PROMPTED.

Here is the link for Ccleaner, it's free and may solve your problem. Please post your results, thank's and good luck.

CCleaner - Download
 
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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

stoneys-nutz said:
Hello Kevin 09,
You may find your problem is in the registry, a lot of info is left behind when a prodrem is un-installed, download Ccleaner and scan your registry.

DONT FORGET TO USE THE REGISTRY BACKUP OPTION WHEN PROMPTED.

Here is the link for Ccleaner, it's free and may solve your problem. Please post your results, thank's and good luck.

CCleaner - Download
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Hey thanks for the reply, but I already have CCleaner and doesn't work. Anything particular you recommend I do in CCleaner?
how do you mean by scan my registry? I have tried going to regedit but couldnt find anything unusual.
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

I dont suppose there is a shadow being kept in the system restore is there ?.
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

im not sure i follow... what do you mean shadow being kept in the system restore
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

Ok, say you have a virus and you delete it, it will come back because it is still in system restore, so, if you deleted this file is it possible it's still in the system restore and showing up on a search ?, does that make sense or am i away with the fairys ?.
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

yea I can kinda understand... but i think i've mentioned that in the first post.
the files only show up when i search for them. and i cant delete them.
I don't think they are viruses.
They are just files which happen to show up even though i deleted them.
maybe something happend in the process of deletion. inproper deletion some how? i dont know.
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

The virus thing was just an example, but if the information on the files are still stored in system restore could they show up on a search ?, the only way to find out for sure is to remove all the restore points, but i will leave that up to you.
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

that sounds like an option.. do i have to delete every single one of them? can i try deleting couple and leave some old ones? and how do I remove them?

stoneys-nutz said:
The virus thing was just an example, but if the information on the files are still stored in system restore could they show up on a search ?, the only way to find out for sure is to remove all the restore points, but i will leave that up to you.
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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

If it was me and this thing was driving me nuts, (which it would), i would backup my whole system and delete all the restore points. Drastic i know.
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

I'm not think so you have any virus neverless nothing to lose if check it also :Malwarebytes.org (here you have tool to dignose)
If tool find something wrong in registry you have turn off system restore for the moment and turn on again http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/66971-system-restore.html
Use any external file manager for example Total Commander or if you don't have TC you can use also any free file manager for example FreeCommander - freeware file manager
And check any external file manager can see these strange files-phantoms or not
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

stoneys-nutz said:
If it was me and this thing was driving me nuts, (which it would), i would backup my whole system and delete all the restore points. Drastic i know.
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Just deleted all the system restore points and still the files are there when i search. still cant be deleted
 

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Re: Can't delete "The... folder does not exist. The file may have been moved or delet

It was worth a go, pity it did'nt do the job. What is the location of this file ?, and what was the program that the file belonged to ?,
 

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