File deletion freezes explorer.exe

[shuhtala]

I'm having a problem with the deletion of regular binary-file (.ape).

The file was originally in a zip-file which I tried to unzip with winrar. Winrar froze in the process and I was forced to reboot the computer. The file came out otherwise perfecly usable, but I can't delete or rename it! When I try to delete the file explorer.exe freezes (CPU usage ~100%) and I'm forced to reboot the computer (takes ages).

Apparently something got corrupted... I ran the Error-checking to the hard drive, but it didn't find anything wrong. I even tried to delete the file with several "secure wipe"-programs with similar results (total freezing -> reboot)

OS: XP professional (version 2002, sp2)

Any help would be appreciated.

-Sami

[net_user]

check out bartpe

make the cd

boot up to the cd

drill down to the file and delete it.

[Jeremy]

Download Unlocker, then right-click on the file, click "Unlock" anything using it. Then you will be able to delete it.

[shuhtala]

Thank you Jeremy - Unlocker worked as expected!

[Jeremy]

Good to hear. My pleasure to help.