Deleting a file that causes a buffer overrun
I downloaded a video file that gives me a buffer overrun. I can not remove this file to the trash or shread as these options stop working when I try to use them to make the tour of this file. I would appreciate your suggentions know how I can get this file on my PC. I use a Vista operating system.
Thank you
It may be too big for the Recycle Bin. Try to use SHIFT-DELETE to delete it and see if it works (this bypassses the trash).
Try to use one of the following free products to remove the file/folder. Unlocker to: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Unlocker.shtml or file Assassin (works only on files, not folders), http://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php (with or without forcing the deletion: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/12/27/force-delete-cannot-delete-locked-or-in-used-files-or-folders-with-fileassassin/). These programs often work when normal functions remove Vista not work correctly.
I hope this helps.
Good luck!
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