Can't delete .avi file from desktop

ssilverm

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Dec 11, 2007
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In the course of editing some video, I saved a large (0.75Gb) avi to my Windows 7 desktop, which is on an SSD. That file is now resisting all attempts to delete it. I've tried the conventional method, and I've tried deleting it in safe mode. A dialogue box saying that it is calculating appears and never completes it's task. I've tried going via the command window, but the TAKEOWN and ICACLS commands just go into a permanent wait state. I've also attempted the job with File Assassin, but that hangs too.

I'm getting very frustrated with this problem now, so all ideas and suggestions will be gratefully received..

Steve
 
Solution
Try the following 2 methods.
1. Change the extension to .txt or something. Anything other than avi and then try deleting.
2. Else navigate to the location of file via command prompt. Example...
cd Desktop
ls
del filename

rgbimbochamp

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Try the following 2 methods.
1. Change the extension to .txt or something. Anything other than avi and then try deleting.
2. Else navigate to the location of file via command prompt. Example...
cd Desktop
ls
del filename
 
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