When I try to delete a file in windows 7 it says the file is no longer in C:\ ; please verify location and try again. How do I verify the location of the file if it isnt where windows says it is? Do I need to go to Ms-DOS to work around windows now?

You may try running DIR command in MsDos to see if the file is listed. Try with couple of switches eg: /ah or /as depending on the file's attributes. Sometimes by restarting Explorer.exe or rebooting your machine just do the wonders.

Right-click the folder, and select Properties Click the Security tab Click Advanced, then the Owner tab Click edit, and then your username (make sure to check Replace owner on subcontainers..) Click Apply, then OK Now, under Permissions, click Change Permissions Click Add, then type in your username and click OK Check the Allow box under Full Control, then click OK Now choose the Replace all child permission checkbox Click OK, then Apply, then close

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