How can I delete a corrupted file in win xp?

Any attempt of deleting files from windows\downloaded program files - will not defragment the disk until the damaged files are deleted

Spitzbub,

Welcome to the Microsoft Answers community.

Try to run disk cleaner everything first:

The Disk Cleanup tool lets you free up space on your hard disk by searching your disk for files that you can safely remove. You can choose to delete some or all of the files. Use Disk Cleanup to perform the following tasks to free up space on your hard disk:

  • Delete temporary Internet files.
  • Delete downloaded program files. For example, controls ActiveX and Java applets that are downloaded from the Internet.
  • Empty the trash.
  • Remove Windows temporary files.
  • Remove optional Windows components that you don't use.
  • Remove installed programs that you no longer use.

You can start disk cleanup, by doing one of the following:

  • Click Startand then click run. In the Open box, type cleanmgr, and then click OK.

    -or-

  • Click Start, point to programs, point to Accessories, point to System Toolsand then click on Disk Cleanup.

    -or-

  • In Windows Explorer or my computer, right-click the disk in which you want to free up space, click Properties, click the general tab and then click on Disk Cleanup.

Remove files stored on your hard drive

To remove files stored on your hard disk that you no longer use, follow these steps:

  1. Click Startand then click my computer.
  2. Right-click the disk in which you want to free up space, and then click Properties.
  3. Click the general tab, and then click Disk Cleanup.
  4. Click the Disk Cleanup tab (if it is not already selected), click to select the check boxes beside the files that you want to remove, and then click OK.
  5. Click Yes to continue it with this action, and then click OK.

Option 2

Start your computer in safe mode , and then delete the file there.

Option 3

Some people have found a solution here.

I hope this helps!

Lisa
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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