Deleting files directly without putting in thrashcan first
I've got this videofile in one of my folders that makes explorer (not ie) crash everytime I open the folder.
What's the shortcut to delete files instanntly without asking me for a confirmation?
Or any other ideas on how I can remove the files from my hardisk without having to go in explorer?
Thing is that every time i open the folder i only have 2-3 sec. time before everything freezes up and crashes.
Re: Deleting files directly without putting in thrashcan first
Shift+Delete
Or use GiPo@MoveOnBoot. It will allow you to select any file/folder to be automatically deleted on the next boot. Great utility!
Re: Deleting files directly without putting in thrashcan first
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Skizo
Shift+Delete
Or use GiPo@MoveOnBoot. It will allow you to select any file/folder to be automatically deleted on the next boot. Great utility!
Thanks.
I'll try the Shift+Del first.
I can't delete the whole folder because there's plenty of stuff in there that I still need and don't have a back-up of. :pinch:
Re: Deleting files directly without putting in thrashcan first
Crap. That didn't work.
The file I think is causing, is a vid that was in the middle of a conversion when I had to cancel the process. So my guess is that the half-converted file is somehow making it crash.
explorer isn't using any ridiculous amount of memory though when I look at the processes and CPU is normal too. :frusty:
Re: Deleting files directly without putting in thrashcan first
In Folder Options you'll see an option to show common tasks. Select the other option - classic folder view.
Then you shoould be able to delete the file without Windows wanting to have a good look at it first.
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Chewie UK
In Folder Options you'll see an option to show common tasks. Select the other option - classic folder view.
Then you shoould be able to delete the file without Windows wanting to have a good look at it first.
Where do I find that option? :ermm:
Is it in the list with thumbs, List , Details, etc...?
I hav a Dutch XP :)
Re: Deleting files directly without putting in thrashcan first
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Originally Posted by
Filliz
Crap. That didn't work.
The file I think is causing, is a vid that was in the middle of a conversion when I had to cancel the process. So my guess is that the half-converted file is somehow making it crash.
explorer isn't using any ridiculous amount of memory though when I look at the processes and CPU is normal too. :frusty:
GiPo@MoveOnBoot will fix this in a snap, plus it's free! :w00t:
But if you wanna give Chewie's suggestion a try first, just open the window to where you see the problematic file, then go to Tools, and you'll see Folder Options.
Re: Deleting files directly without putting in thrashcan first
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Originally Posted by
Skizo
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Originally Posted by
Filliz
Crap. That didn't work.
The file I think is causing, is a vid that was in the middle of a conversion when I had to cancel the process. So my guess is that the half-converted file is somehow making it crash.
explorer isn't using any ridiculous amount of memory though when I look at the processes and CPU is normal too. :frusty:
GiPo@MoveOnBoot will fix this in a snap, plus it's free! :w00t:
But if you wanna give Chewie's suggestion a try first, just open the window to where you see the problematic file, then go to Tools, and you'll see Folder Options.
Yeah, found it after I posted it.
Does that GiPo@MoveOnBoot delete single files as well? Because I don't want to delete the whole folder it's in.
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Ok, giopo can't help me either because I have to right-click on the file to remove it on next boot.
Anyway, I just searched for the file in Windows hoping I could delete it that way but it makes the search window crash too.
At least now I know for sure it's the file I thought it was though.
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Well F*ck Me! I uninstalled the software I used for the conversion and everything's back to normal now :naughty: .
Damn .flv decoders suck bawlls.
Sorry about the tripple post btw.