Can't delete a folder in vista!

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The Null

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hello.

i have a folder in my C:\ drive called '$WINDOWS.~Q' there is nothing in it, just a bunch of empty folders, there are no hidden files in it, everytime i try and delete it it comes up with:

could not find this item
this is no longer located in C:\. verify the items location and try again.

i hit try again and it comes up with the same message. i hit cancel and its still there.

how do i get rid of it?
 
Have you run malware scans? How about a scandisk scan? What about trying to delete it in Safe Mode?
 
Try to delete the subfolders first, then the upper-level folder.

Also, you might try to rename one/several of the folders, before you can delete it.
 
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JC634 said:
Also, you might try to rename one/several of the folders, before you can delete it.
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Ditto... If you find you can't or get another error- that tells you something, as well.

Just a shot in the dark here- can you take Ownership of it and try deleteing it then?
 
Do do you have UAC turned on? I've had this problem before and if I recall correctly, I turned UAC off and then was able to delete the folder.
 
UAC is off and still nothing, is there like a program that will delete it without MS complaining?
 
The Null said:
UAC is off and still nothing, is there like a program that will delete it without MS complaining?
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I think it is WINDOWS complaining, not Microsoft.

Did you try the utility already suggested to you?
 
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