How to delete hidden files?
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How to delete hidden files?
I have apparently deleted all files on a D drive partition which along with a C drive partition makes up my hard disk, but when I look at the D drive properties, it shows there are some 40 Go still used.
Doing a defrag it shows me that it is moving some files and it does so during the defrag, but how can I remove them?
Doing a defrag it shows me that it is moving some files and it does so during the defrag, but how can I remove them?
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Empty Recycle bin.
Ensure that Pagefile is not set to D.
Show hidden / system files (via folder properties), delete.
From a command prompt, run dir /S /A:HS from the root of D to view the files,
Then attrib -H -S *.* /S /D to remove hidden and system attributes, then del *.* /S /D.
Use with caution!
Alternatively, just reformat the drive!
SD
Ensure that Pagefile is not set to D.
Show hidden / system files (via folder properties), delete.
From a command prompt, run dir /S /A:HS from the root of D to view the files,
Then attrib -H -S *.* /S /D to remove hidden and system attributes, then del *.* /S /D.
Use with caution!
Alternatively, just reformat the drive!
SD
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From: Sunny Sussex
Click on my compouter, click tools/folder options/view/show hidden files and folders. Be warned - they're hidden to stop numpties deleting them & wrecking the system.
A better way would be to delete the partition if you're in the mood for wiping your drive.
On reflection - are you sure you're not attempting to delete your operating system? I would be certain I knew what I was playing with before proceeding.
A better way would be to delete the partition if you're in the mood for wiping your drive.
On reflection - are you sure you're not attempting to delete your operating system? I would be certain I knew what I was playing with before proceeding.
Last edited by Parapunter; 5th June 2007 at 13:14.
