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Old October 20th 09, 09:46 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.general,microsoft.public.windows.vista.file_management
Dave-UK[_3_]
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Default Still Can't Delete a file


"Justin" wrote in message ...
Windows Vista Ultimate 64.
I right click and hit delete on a file and I get
Item not found
This is no longer located in C:\Users\Justin\Downloads verify the items
location and try again.
The file is a MS Word docx, downloaded from my college's Blackboard system.
I booted into safe mode (under the admin account) and ended up with the
same message.
I was told this could possible be an issue with Temporary Internet files
and IE - I use Firefox. Nonetheless, I cleared out the TIF on both
browsers and the file is still there.


Can you move the file to your desktop and delete?
Can you right-click and Sento the recycle bin?
If you rename it can you delete it?
If you right-click Properties Security do you have full control?
If not, can you edit permissions to give you full control?
If none of the above help then you could try taking ownership:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...menu-in-vista/