"I/O device error" prevents file deletion

[ken]

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XP Pro, SP2

I'm connected by USB to a Maxtor OneTouch ext HD. In trying to delete
stuff, an occasional file generates the following errror:

"Cannot delete <filename>: The request could not be performed because of an
I/O device error."

Can't get rid of the file in any way.

What's up with that?

Thanks.
Ken

 

[RaH]

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"Ken" wrote:

> XP Pro, SP2
>
> I'm connected by USB to a Maxtor OneTouch ext HD. In trying to delete
> stuff, an occasional file generates the following errror:
>
> "Cannot delete <filename>: The request could not be performed because of an
> I/O device error."
>
> Can't get rid of the file in any way.
>
> What's up with that?
>
> Thanks.
> Ken
>
>
>