Hey.  I downloaded this movie clip and it not only doesn't play (not even with VLC) but I can't delete it.  When I right CLICK on it, there isn't even the standard menu, no delete, rename or properties; only playing options.  I select it and go to File and then delete but nothing happens.  I click on File and then Properties and it says it's 0mb, but when I put my pointer on the file, the little tag that pops up says 14.5mb... Can't move it, drag it, nothing!  This is with Windows xp.  Please help.open a command window. use task manager to end-task everything but the command window and task manager (even explorer.exe) type DEL and then the path of the file.  then go to task manager and make a NEW process called "explorer.exe"

let us know.Thanks, how do I make a command window?start>>all programs>>accessories>>command prompt

Nope that didn't work.  Any other suggestions, ANYONE?Did you write down the EXACT path name of the file?  

Also, try command window, then type "DIR" (without the quotes). then type DIR and inside quotes put the name of the NEXT part of the path.  do this over and over, getting further and further in until you see the name of the file. type DEL then the file name.  

Finally, what happens when try the force delete procedure i mentioned earlier? what do you see?

http://www.theeldergeek.com/delete_undeletable_file.htmI tried and the computer responds "the system cannot find the file specified.  It is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."   ......soso i understand. . .

the procedure in the link did not work? is that correct? and we need to find another solution?

Is it possible that the FILE deleted, but the shortcuts remained?

Try starting your computer in safe mode and deleting.