When I try to delete a file I get an error code "cannot create file or directory" -- which is odd because I am trying to delete. Also, I can create files or directories whenever I wish to. Why do i get that error code? How do I get rid of it.
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When I try to delete a file I get an error code "cannot create file or directory" -- which is odd because I am trying to delete. Also, I can create files or directories whenever I wish to. Why do i get that error code? How do I get rid of it.
See if you can boot to dos mode and go to the directory where the file resides and then try to delete it. And try safe mode also
Check the properties (rights) of the file. Make sure that file's attribute is not set to read only. Right click over the file and select properties.
I think in this case disabling the indexing service should help. If not then try delete the files from safe mode as posted above.
It's likely that when the program crashed and you rebooted, the entry in the registry that "says" that the file is in use did not get removed or the file attribute is set to system. Which means you may need to edit the registry. Try scanreg /restore at the command prompt if that doesn't work, you may need to edit it manually. Regarding your thought of reverting back to FAT, I wouldn't. The only way to "convert" is to reformat the drive and reinstall everything.