Bad folders and files

[dj-otto]

Hi all,

I need some help.

I have a single problem, from multiple causes.

First the problem.

On my external hard drive I have multiple folders I can not access, delete or modify. Even though Admin safe mode. I believe they are corrupt folders. Each is a simple folder with CDs containing mp3 files.

This happened in one of two ways, at least to me.

One: A flaw in my transfer memory: one external hard drive to an other external hard drive, a possible mother board failure or DDR2 memory too.

Two: A flaw with XP (sp2) files copying systems, or other flaws, hardware or software.

I need to access to these folders and delete theme or fix them.


Thanks for your help.

 

[dj-otto]

nothing?

 

[infornographer]

Are they visible to explorer, but you're getting permission problems?

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

Use that. It's free and stands as the best software in its category. I always have it installed.

 

[LurkerLito]

I'd first try to use a UltimateBoot disc for Windows boot disc and see if you can access or remove the files that way (link: http://www.ubcd4win.com/). Should that fail you can try using a Linux boot disc (knoppix or unbuntu) or one from the following list: http://www.livecdlist.com/