Find Zero Size Files
I have a file that is listed as a system file (though it is not) and it has no extension and size of 0 bytes.dir /x /A:S produces:9/24/2008 04:46 PM 0 vote doc.1 file(s) 0 bytesdel /A:S vote. produces:The system cannot find the file specified.I remember a few years ago I had a similar problem. I can't remember the syntax but it was something like del /.//E:folder.If anyone has a suggestion, I'd be glad to try it. (And no I can't install some program to remove it. I have to do it at the command line)thanks. First please refer to this article:You cannot delete a file or a folder on an NTFS file system volumeSpecifically, check if there is any illegal letter in file name, or the file path is too long.If it still cannot be delete, have a try with a tool named Renamer.
Scan for virus first if it is downloaded from an unkonwn website.Note: Answer 'No' for all files except the one you want to delete.TechNet Subscriber Support in forum If you have any feedback on our support, please contact tnmff@microsoft.com. Yeah, tried all that Shaon.
I'm not really in the n00b category but thanks for your response.I thought I was clear that I'm looking for a way to delete a file from the command line. I did this to the original file four or so years ago when I was decommissioning the server that housed the user data. The bad file had unfortunately all ready been migratedto the current server.
Linux Find Non Zero Size Files
Command To Find File Size
For the life of me I can't remember the command I used. Or more correctly, I can't remember the parameters I specified for the DEL command.the file is virus freethe file is size 0 bytesthe file has no extthe file is marked as a system file.I'll upload some nice picsClicking Delete produces this error.I hope this helps define what I'm dealing with here. Since no one ever bothers to follow up on forums like these the fix is here:that post dir /x to get the short name, del shortnameso filename. Will show up as filena1 or something similar and you can delete that.maybe one day when something is googling/bing/yahooing and needs to find the fix and comes across this thread they will have an answer instead of the other tabs they have open. Since no one ever bothers to follow up on forums like these the fix is here:that post dir /x to get the short name, del shortnameso filename. Will show up as filena1 or something similar and you can delete that.maybe one day when something is googling/bing/yahooing and needs to find the fix and comes across this thread they will have an answer instead of the other tabs they have open.Using the shortname to delete works like a charm!