NormM wrote:
SeaMonkey 2.16.2, WinXP Pro SP3. I've been trying to delete (or fix) a corrupt
file on my pc at:
C:\Documents and Settings\NormM\Local Settings\Application
Data\Mozilla\SeaMonkey\Profiles\vkxwuggr.default\Cache.Trash31234
I've tried most on-line recommended solutions methods but none work. Help. TIA
Norm,
I have the same set-up as you, but without the problem.
The Cash.Trash could be a folder that contains a hidden file, hidden by
the Windows XP Operating System, or it could be a file still in use by
something.
A quick test is to shutdown and power off for 60 sec.
Power up and boot into "Windows Safe-Mode". This will start Windows in
its most reduced operating system. Nothing automatic will start,
external hardware will not load, and antivirus should not launch, so to
be safe unplug your internet cable.
When Windows is booted navigate to the offending folder and look inside,
if its empty step back and delete the folder. If it is not empty delete
the files shown in that directory. Then delete the folder. If the
folder cannot be deleted, or the folder shows no files, they may be
hidden by the system.
Back all the way out and open Control Panel from your Start Menu.
Navigate to "Folder Options and open the tab "View". Look for items
that read like: Hidden files and folders. Unhide these options. Then
look for Hide extensions for know file types, and Hide protected
operating system files. Remove the checks to hide these options.
Close everything back to your desktop, reboot your system.
IMPORTANT! You will now be shown any/and all Windows Operating System
type files and folders, if you delete the wrong file you could trash
your system.
The good news: you should not see any system files in/or under your
Profile Folder, and if you find one in your subject Cache.Trash folder
it dose not belong here.
Finally, if you do find a file in your Cache.Trash folder and cannot
delete it step back to the folder just ahead of the Cache.Trash folder.
Right click on Cache.Trash and select "Properties", look down at
Attributes and click on the green square to remove it, click Apply, then
click on the radio button to apply to all files and subfolders.
This will remove the write only attribute to any and all files in
folders within the Cache.Trash folder and all subfolders.
Michael G
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