What do you do about weird icons that don’t delete and give you an error massage saying “Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file of disk.†Even though they are clearly there and aren’t being used by any actively running programs… It’s 0 bytes in size, I’ve tried deleting it in safe mode but I get the same error…it’s just pissing me off!
Try running a spy/virus software scan to quarantine any nasties it might belong to. Try finding out which program it belongs to, if any, and "add/remove" that program. Try changing the extension of the file (probably won't work but does sometimes). There are applications out there to forecefully remove files but if the file is harmless I wouldn't worry about it too much.
is it a exe file ...if so go to the Task manger and find the process that is unusual and end it ...then try may be they are virus or something like that
it's an unknown virus .. it cannot be deleted by any kind of antivirus.. well I agree with Ali, try to run your task manager, If its doesn't work...... let it be or format your comp.
sometimes when HD gets back sectors this happend and later the HD stops responding so backup you data as well..
Hey guys, Cheers for your replies First off 1. Kurg, I’m pretty sure it’s not a virus because it’s an non descript file left behind from TubeHunter Ultra that didn’t finish downloading properly that’s just left me with an icon you would get if it didn’t know it belonged to any program on you’re computer and it’s just got the title of that video I DL from YouTube, no extension… It won’t let me change the file name, I know there are shredders/uninstallers to remove stubborn files but I’ve never needed them until now so I don’t know of any… 2. ali-2006, Nope it’s not an .exe just nondescript icons sitting on my desktop and video folder … 3. zyan_08, uh, uh…I wish it was; at least then I would know what to do… 4. darkblue, This seems like closest possible explanation but if my HD was failing I would be having much bigger problems than just deleting a few pesky icons...I'll try doing a disc check like you suggested. thanks again guys a appreciate your help