A file won't delete

[Adam]

I have a file on my desktop that will not stay deleted, i
will delete it, empty my recycle bin, and within around 20
mins it is back on my desktop. What can i do to get rid of
it completely?
Adam

[Peter T]

Is it one of those files that links to a telephone dialler that some
websites are keen to download for you?

If so, right click on it and go to properties. Note the address it gives in
the box marked Target. It will probably end with .exe. Then use Explorer
or My Computer to delete the offending .exe file and then you should be able
to delete the shortcut.

HTH

Pete
"Adam" > wrote in message
...
> I have a file on my desktop that will not stay deleted, i
> will delete it, empty my recycle bin, and within around 20
> mins it is back on my desktop. What can i do to get rid of
> it completely?
> Adam

[Laura]

Hi.

I'm having a similar problem. I've got a shortcut folder
on my desktop labeled ".bv bgv" and its contents mirror
my "My Computer/laura's Documents" folder.

When I delete the file from the desktop, it stays off the
desktop for that session, then reappears when I reboot.
The folder still appears in Windows Explorer/Desktop no
matter what I try (even in the same session). Since I use
Windows Explorer to locate my files, I would like this
useless ".bv bgv" shortcut folder to go away for good.

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
>-----Original Message-----
>Is it one of those files that links to a telephone
dialler that some
>websites are keen to download for you?
>
>If so, right click on it and go to properties. Note the
address it gives in
>the box marked Target. It will probably end with .exe.
Then use Explorer
>or My Computer to delete the offending .exe file and
then you should be able
>to delete the shortcut.
>
>HTH
>
>Pete
>"Adam" > wrote in message
...
>> I have a file on my desktop that will not stay
deleted, i
>> will delete it, empty my recycle bin, and within
around 20
>> mins it is back on my desktop. What can i do to get
rid of
>> it completely?
>> Adam
>
>
>.
>

[Michael Stevens]

Adam wrote:
> I have a file on my desktop that will not stay deleted, i
> will delete it, empty my recycle bin, and within around 20
> mins it is back on my desktop. What can i do to get rid of
> it completely?
> Adam

It always helps to give detailed information when posting a question. What
is the file name, and what extension does it have?
See Doug Knox's web site for a link to deleting undeletable files.
http://www.dougknox.com/
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>-----Original Message-----
>Hi.
>
>I'm having a similar problem. I've got a shortcut folder
>on my desktop labeled ".bv bgv" and its contents mirror
>my "My Computer/laura's Documents" folder.
>
>When I delete the file from the desktop, it stays off the
>desktop for that session, then reappears when I reboot.
>The folder still appears in Windows Explorer/Desktop no
>matter what I try (even in the same session). Since I use
>Windows Explorer to locate my files, I would like this
>useless ".bv bgv" shortcut folder to go away for good.
>
>Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Is it one of those files that links to a telephone
>dialler that some
>>websites are keen to download for you?
>>
>>If so, right click on it and go to properties. Note the
>address it gives in
>>the box marked Target. It will probably end with .exe.
>Then use Explorer
>>or My Computer to delete the offending .exe file and
>then you should be able
>>to delete the shortcut.
>>
>>HTH
>>
>>Pete
>>"Adam" > wrote in message
...
>>> I have a file on my desktop that will not stay
>deleted, i
>>> will delete it, empty my recycle bin, and within
>around 20
>>> mins it is back on my desktop. What can i do to get
>rid of
>>> it completely?
>>> Adam
>>
>>
>>.
>>
>.
>

[johnf]

While on the subject of undeletable files, I have two the same - "Search
[1}."
The both have a folder-type 'icon' - not the normal type, but the same as
the folders in Start/Programs.
One resides in a folder OVERLANGJ, the other in OP8RSUBD.
Neither have any properties & their size is zero.
I can move the containing folders to any location I like, but cannot move
the files from the folders, or delete them.
The message is "Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or
disk.

I've tried changing attributes, in Safemode & accessing them from a second
OS on another drive, but no success.

Does anyone know what they are and how to get rid of them?

(To reply direct, please ensure address ends with .au)
johnf

> Adam wrote:
>> I have a file on my desktop that will not stay deleted, i
>> will delete it, empty my recycle bin, and within around 20
>> mins it is back on my desktop. What can i do to get rid of
>> it completely?
>> Adam
>
> It always helps to give detailed information when posting a question.
> What is the file name, and what extension does it have?
> See Doug Knox's web site for a link to deleting undeletable files.
> http://www.dougknox.com/