Simviation Forum - Removing corrupted files...

Oct 8^th, 2004 at 7:39pm

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Well, one of my scenery has become corrupted and Windows will not let me delete it or move it. I can't run scan disc either. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of it?

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Reply #1 - Oct 8^th, 2004 at 7:42pm

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Windows will not let me delete it or move it. I can't run scan disc either.

I've never come across anything like this. Are you sure it's not a virus of some sort?

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Reply #2 - Oct 8^th, 2004 at 8:11pm

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pretty sure, yeah...

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Reply #3 - Oct 9^th, 2004 at 5:21am

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What does Windows tell you when you try to remove the file? Is it telling you that the file is in use by another program?
If so try rebooting then go and remove the file.

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Reply #4 - Oct 9^th, 2004 at 8:22am

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What does Windows tell you when you try to remove the file? Is it telling you that the file is in use by another program?
If so try rebooting then go and remove the file.

Hi Jeff...!

Very good tip.
Often if you have a program sitting in your toolbar at the bottom of the screen and you try to delete, etc, a file associated with it you will get the message..."File in use by another program"

..as Jeff says....re-boot first...!

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Reply #5 - Oct 9^th, 2004 at 9:00am

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If that doesnt succeed try renaming it then reinstall new ones with the correct name, sometimes this is possible Grin

Also try removing it when in safe mode! that usually helps too.

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Reply #6 - Oct 9^th, 2004 at 5:25pm

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I finally got rid of it after I had unplugged the computer to install a new fan. I had a sneaking suspicion my old one wasn't cooling enough for the confined space it was in, and put another in. When I fired it back up, it let me delete it fine... Roll Eyes

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