posted on Mar, 17 2006 @ 01:49 AM
Well, if none of that helps... Here's the last option: The DOS road...
I'm going to assume that you're using XP.
Also on start-up press F8 repeatedly - such as you would do to get the Safe Mode option. One of the options should be "Command Prompt Only". Choose
that one and XP won't load. (If it isn't one of the options, then you'll have to create a MS-DOS boot disk - but it's unlikely so we'll skip this
step for now.) I'll type everything you need to type in quotes.
When the start-up is finished you should be looking at a black screen with this on it:
C:\>
If not, then type:
"cd\"
Which should result in
C:\>
For the example we'll say that the two files are "dummy1.bat" and "dummy2.dll" in the folder C:\Program Files\Hidden\ ... Thus the following
commands will only serve as example. You must change the folder names to the ones in your case.
Now type next to the command prompt:
"cd Progra~1"
Where cd stands for change directory.
This should result in:
C:\Progra~1>
If you're wondering why we're typing "Progra~1" and not "Program files", DOS can only handle 8 characters as filename or directory name. That's
why we take only the first 6 characters and a tilde and a number. This is just for info - no need to really understand this part.
Next type:
"Cd Hidden"
Which should result in
C:\Progra~1\Hidden>
Now you are in the folder you want to be. In your case there might be more or less subfolders. Use "cd [foldername]" to go "down a level to a
subfolder and "cd .." to go up a level. Keep in mind that you can't use more than 8 characters for a folder name. If you're having troubles
getting to the folder you want to be, give me the exact Folder address such as it appears in windows, and I'll give you the correct commands to
browse to the folder.
Now type:
"del dummy1.bat"
and then
"del dummy2.dll"
In both cases you'll be asked for confirmation to delete the files. Remember there's no Recycle Bin. When you delete them, they're gone for
good.
If at any stage you get a "Bad command or filename" response, then you typed something wrong.
Best would be to give the exact folder name and file names to give you precise instructions. Also there is some folders you will not have access to,
even in DOS mode.
Hope you get it fixed.
[edit on 17-3-2006 by Gemwolf]