Cannot delete files - file name too Long

I copied all the files under C:\Users\ to a backup disk (NTFS).  Then I tried to delete the Temporary Internet Files folder.  I'll tell an error message:

The file names would be too long for the destination folder.  You can shorten the file name and try again, or try a location with a shorter path.

When I drilled far problem files were I saw a bunch of files with very long names.  I right click on one (in the hope to rename it) and the only available options are: open, pine in the Start Menu, send to.  Delete, rename and properties were missing.

How can I get rid of these files without having to reformat the hard drive?

Hello

Try cleaning disc = start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

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You may also need to run checkdisk

How to run check disk in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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If necessary:

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then go to folder UnLocker in Program Files - UnLocker and DELETE the
file ebayxxx.exe - you can see it easily.

"C:\Program Files\Unlocker"just the ebayxxxx.exe I forgot its name exactly. "

Site of the author shows that he like Vista/Windows 7 supported now:
http://www.emptyloop.com/Unlocker/

UnLocker 1.92
http://www.Softpedia.com/get/system/system-miscellaneous/unlocker.shtml <-- or="" download="" unlocker="">

Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

Below also works them on 32 and 64-bit Vista/Win 7 and should work on Win 8/8.1.

Another good alternative - use FileAssassin:

FileAssassin - free
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php

Force delete (cannot delete) closed or in used files or folders with FileASSASSIN
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/12/27/force-delete-cannot-delete-locked-or-in-used-files-or-folders-with-FileASSASSIN/

Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

And this - MoveOnBoot

MoveOnBoot
http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/MoveOnBoot.html

I hope this helps.

Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

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