Think I have downloaded a corrupted avi file because now whenever I try to open my video folder it sends cpu uage to 100%. explorer.exe is the culprit, yet I cant get into the folder to delete the offending file as the computer crashes every time any idea how I can get rid of this file? have run norton and spydoctor but neither come up with anything.

 

Try accessing the folder in dos then delete the file

 

Its a known bug with explorer.

Whenever you go into a folder, explorer reads the files to obtain the properties of the file. With a corrupt AVI it hangs explorer and sends it to 100% (as you have).

As has been stated, use DOS and delete the file.

 

Ok will do how do I start dos mode though

 

Start->Run->In the small window type cmd Then Ok and you'll get a black window - this is dos window

 

I used to get this in Win 2K when opening the folder containing the offending file

This is how I used to sort it: ...turned off the preview pane in "tools-->folder option--> use classic view--> ok

Find offending file and then delete it, then turn back on the pane by repeating the above.

Might not work in XP (not had the sproblem since), but worth a try if your a bit rusty on the old DOS

 

yes it is annoying those corrupt p0rn avi files

the above works only if the file is in the root directory & not in a folder that you cant expand. You cant edit them so only can delete in dos.

 

In me dos command window but where do I go from here, how do I go obout opening up the offending folder and deleting the offending contents

 

cd \ (takes you to root)
cd FOLDERNAME (e.g. cd films)

del filename.avi (deletes the named file)



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dir lists file/folders in the directory

 

or use sharkmans method

 

I wonder if you can still use dosshell?

 

Shoulda paid more attention to dos at college, rather than worrying about how to get into holly reymonds puurty pink panties to rub it in spilt coffe on the keyboard earlier so gonna have to buy another keyboard in the morning.

Good job thr trusty p3 laptop still runs