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My computer is running Windows 11 23H2 and I've got a file created by 7Zip located in C:\Temp (my C: drive is a Samsung 990 Pro SSD) where 7Zip crashed during the process of zipping files and now that file appears to be unable to be deleted. With Explorer run as administrator the file appears in the C:\Temp directory however when I attempt to delete it I get the message "Could not find this item" and "This is no longer located in C:\Temp. Verify the items location and try again". I've tried starting in safe mode with the same results, the file appears in File Explorer or in a command prompt using a dir command but attempts to delete it always come back with "The file is no longer located in etc etc". I've tried running "chkdsk /f" on my C: drive and then retrying both safe mode and normal startup and I can't delete that file (it's the only file in the directory) and I can't delete or rename the C:\Temp directory itself so how can I fix this problem?
 
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Try this first.

 

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Scannerman said:
Try this first.

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Thanks so much, that did delete the directory and the offending file so I just recreated the directory and it's all good
 

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Yeah, I've had a few of those in my day. They can be particularly annoying. Glad I could be of some help. We can mark this one *solved*. :-)
 

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that is a very good how-to video and i most certainly like the parting remark about 'music' .. that did make me chuckle ..

thank you i have bookmarked that for future reference. cheers Steve ..
 

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Ghot said:
To delete undelete-able files
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
And to run where the brave dare not go

This is my quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far

:D
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:coffee: I'll settle for a cup of coffee
 

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Unlocker. It will delete a locked file immediately or upon reboot.
 

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I've recently been getting a few read-only folders in Windows\Temp with no owner showing. The only way I've been able to delete them is by first taking ownership of Windows\Temp and enabling full control, then taking ownership of each folder, then the folder inside that folder, and enabling inheritance. The method shown in the YouTube video results in Access is Denied.
 

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larc919 said:
I've recently been getting a few read-only folders in Windows\Temp with no owner showing. The only way I've been able to delete them is by first taking ownership of Windows\Temp and enabling full control, then taking ownership of each folder, then the folder inside that folder, and enabling inheritance. The method shown in the YouTube video results in Access is Denied.
Click to expand...


I would use this method...

www.elevenforum.com

Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Take Ownership to the context menu of all files, folders, and drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This will allow you to be able to instantly take ownership of a file, folder (and all contents), or drive (and all contents) by changing the...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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Ghot said:
I would use this method...

www.elevenforum.com

Add Take Ownership to Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Take Ownership to the context menu of all files, folders, and drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This will allow you to be able to instantly take ownership of a file, folder (and all contents), or drive (and all contents) by changing the...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
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Many thanks, @Ghot. That works like a charm. (y)
 

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larc919 said:
Many thanks, @Ghot. That works like a charm. (y)
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Yeah, I think it's just a whole lot easier.
The only hard part is NOT getting carried away with it. :-)
 

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I prefer IOBit Unlocker. It's free and hasnt caused me any problems as of yet. Been using it since windows XP back in 2006
 

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NormAtHome said:
My computer is running Windows 11 23H2 and I've got a file created by 7Zip located in C:\Temp (my C: drive is a Samsung 990 Pro SSD) where 7Zip crashed during the process of zipping files and now that file appears to be unable to be deleted. With Explorer run as administrator the file appears in the C:\Temp directory however when I attempt to delete it I get the message "Could not find this item" and "This is no longer located in C:\Temp. Verify the items location and try again". I've tried starting in safe mode with the same results, the file appears in File Explorer or in a command prompt using a dir command but attempts to delete it always come back with "The file is no longer located in etc etc". I've tried running "chkdsk /f" on my C: drive and then retrying both safe mode and normal startup and I can't delete that file (it's the only file in the directory) and I can't delete or rename the C:\Temp directory itself so how can I fix this problem?
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Unlocker works but not always, for stubborn files, I use EMCO UnLock IT which is free, works every single time!
 

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System One System Two

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    Windows 11 ProIntel Core Ultra 9 386HSamsung 32GB LPDDR5X 8533 RAMGeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    Samsung 32GB LPDDR5X 8533 RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
    Sound Card
    4-speaker (dual-force woofer) system with Smart Amplifier Technology, 2 Tweeters
    Monitor(s) Displays
    INNOCN GA27T1M 27' 1440p 320Hz Mini-LED Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    QHD (2560x1440)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD
    PSU
    Rectangle Conn, 250W AC Adapter
    Cooling
    Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut + IETS GT600 Cooling Pad
    Keyboard
    ROG Strix Scope II 96 RX Wireless
    Mouse
    ROG Chakram X Origin
    Internet Speed
    1 GBPS Down / 921 MBPS Up
    Browser
    Google Chrome

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 EducationAMD Ryzen 9 27016GB LPDDR5X 7500 RAMnVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Education
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UH
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 270
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5X 7500 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    nVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14' ROG Nebula Display 3K OLED 120Hz
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 990 PRO 4TB SSD
    PSU
    Rectangle Conn, 200W AC Adapter
    Cooling
    Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut
    Mouse
    ASUS ROG Chakram X Origin Gaming Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1 GBPS Down / 875 MBPS Up
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security
Another choice, I sometimes boot a Linux LiveUSB and use its file management to delete stubborn files.
 

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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz12GB
    OS
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe M.2

  • At a glance

    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz16GBOnboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA a...
    Operating System
    Win11 Pro RTM Version 24H2 Build 26100.4202
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 4TB Seagate HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
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