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I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They are
all zero byte files.

I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in safe
mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium III 1 gig
processor and 512 mb ram.

Can you help me on this one.
All advice appreciated.

Thanks and regards,
Werner
 
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When you delete Temporary Internet Files via IE Tools > Internet Options >
General > Delete files, accept the option to delete all offline content.
Outlook Express creates a zero-byte file of this type for every message you
open and every time you open it. For heavy OE users these can really add up
over time and bog your system down.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security

Bullwinkle. J. Moose wrote:
> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
> are all zero byte files.
>
> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>
> Can you help me on this one.
> All advice appreciated.
>
> Thanks and regards,
> Werner
 
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Reboot.

CA* files in TIF
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/CA.htm

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
> are all zero byte files.
>
> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>
> Can you help me on this one.
> All advice appreciated.
>
> Thanks and regards,
> Werner
 
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Hi,

Can I know the format and name of those temp files that you could not
delete?
Sometimes, antivirus and anti-spyware application produces logs as temp
files which are unable to remove.



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--
Kelvin Lin
http://www.webgururox.info

"Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>
> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
> are all zero byte files.
>
> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium III
> 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>
> Can you help me on this one.
> All advice appreciated.
>
> Thanks and regards,
> Werner
>
>
 
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Ok, Thanks for the replies. However, I tried the suggestion by PA Bear but
that didn't work.

Rebooting didn't do anything either. The files are still impossible to
delete.

The format, I think you mean is as follows:
C:\Windows\Temp\tmp00005bf7\tmp00000000. This is just one example. There are
57 more dating from early march to current date.

Does this info help you find a solution that will work.

Thanks,
regards,
Werner

"Kelvin Lin" <me@webgururox.info> wrote in message
news:OUkxTkVdFHA.2776@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> Can I know the format and name of those temp files that you could not
> delete?
> Sometimes, antivirus and anti-spyware application produces logs as temp
> files which are unable to remove.
>
>
>
> --
> --
> Kelvin Lin
> http://www.webgururox.info
>
> "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>
>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>> are all zero byte files.
>>
>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
>> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
>> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>
>> Can you help me on this one.
>> All advice appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks and regards,
>> Werner
>>
>>
>
>
 
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Possibly a virus (virus, worm or Trojan), or spyware.

Try this...

HijackThis Delete a file on reboot...

Download, install, run, update and run HijackThis again.

Open HijackThis, click the Config button, then click on the Misc Tools
button. Once at the new screen, click the Delete a file on reboot button.
You will be presented with a dialog asking you to pick a file.

Copy and paste C:\Windows\Temp\tmp00005bf7 into the file name field and
press the open button.

Reboot when HijackThis asks you to.
-----

HijackThis
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

HijackThis log tutorial
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/htlogtutorial.html

HijackThis Log Tutorial
http://www.aumha.org/a/hjttutor.htm

How to use HijackThis to remove Browser Hijackers & Spyware
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42#warning

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:OdeUJ3adFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
> Ok, Thanks for the replies. However, I tried the suggestion by PA Bear but
> that didn't work.
>
> Rebooting didn't do anything either. The files are still impossible to
> delete.
>
> The format, I think you mean is as follows:
> C:\Windows\Temp\tmp00005bf7\tmp00000000. This is just one example. There
> are 57 more dating from early march to current date.
>
> Does this info help you find a solution that will work.
>
> Thanks,
> regards,
> Werner
>
> "Kelvin Lin" <me@webgururox.info> wrote in message
> news:OUkxTkVdFHA.2776@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>>
>> Can I know the format and name of those temp files that you could not
>> delete?
>> Sometimes, antivirus and anti-spyware application produces logs as temp
>> files which are unable to remove.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> --
>> Kelvin Lin
>> http://www.webgururox.info
>>
>> "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>>> are all zero byte files.
>>>
>>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
>>> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
>>> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>>> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>>
>>> Can you help me on this one.
>>> All advice appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks and regards,
>>> Werner
 
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Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. **Post
your log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html or http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
for expert analysis, not here.**

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security

Bullwinkle. J. Moose wrote:
> Ok, Thanks for the replies. However, I tried the suggestion by PA Bear but
> that didn't work.
>
> Rebooting didn't do anything either. The files are still impossible to
> delete.
>
> The format, I think you mean is as follows:
> C:\Windows\Temp\tmp00005bf7\tmp00000000. This is just one example. There
> are 57 more dating from early march to current date.
>
> Does this info help you find a solution that will work.
>
> Thanks,
> regards,
> Werner
>
> "Kelvin Lin" <me@webgururox.info> wrote in message
> news:OUkxTkVdFHA.2776@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Hi,
> >
> > Can I know the format and name of those temp files that you could not
> > delete?
> > Sometimes, antivirus and anti-spyware application produces logs as temp
> > files which are unable to remove.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > --
> > Kelvin Lin
> > http://www.webgururox.info
> >
> > "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
> > news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > >
> > > I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory.
> > > They are all zero byte files.
> > >
> > > I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and
> > > Norton System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have
> > > tried in safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have
> > > a Pentium III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
> > >
> > > Can you help me on this one.
> > > All advice appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks and regards,
> > > Werner
 
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Thanks, I'll let you know the result.

Regards,

Werner

"PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ep7oNOcdFHA.2124@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/tshoot.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
>
> When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
> (http://aumha.net/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware.
> **Post your log to http://forums.spywareinfo.com/,
> http://castlecops.com/forum67.html or http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
> for expert analysis, not here.**
>
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
>
> Bullwinkle. J. Moose wrote:
>> Ok, Thanks for the replies. However, I tried the suggestion by PA Bear
>> but
>> that didn't work.
>>
>> Rebooting didn't do anything either. The files are still impossible to
>> delete.
>>
>> The format, I think you mean is as follows:
>> C:\Windows\Temp\tmp00005bf7\tmp00000000. This is just one example. There
>> are 57 more dating from early march to current date.
>>
>> Does this info help you find a solution that will work.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> regards,
>> Werner
>>
>> "Kelvin Lin" <me@webgururox.info> wrote in message
>> news:OUkxTkVdFHA.2776@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Can I know the format and name of those temp files that you could not
>> > delete?
>> > Sometimes, antivirus and anti-spyware application produces logs as temp
>> > files which are unable to remove.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > --
>> > Kelvin Lin
>> > http://www.webgururox.info
>> >
>> > "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>> > news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> > >
>> > > I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory.
>> > > They are all zero byte files.
>> > >
>> > > I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and
>> > > Norton System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have
>> > > tried in safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have
>> > > a Pentium III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>> > >
>> > > Can you help me on this one.
>> > > All advice appreciated.
>> > >
>> > > Thanks and regards,
>> > > Werner
>
 
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It doesn't work when I reboot, even to safe mode.

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:eGI2vpadFHA.2128@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Reboot.
>
> CA* files in TIF
> http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/CA.htm
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
> Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>> are all zero byte files.
>>
>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
>> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
>> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>
>> Can you help me on this one.
>> All advice appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks and regards,
>> Werner
 
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What's interesting is that the directories have the attribute of N.
I've never seen that before and I can't change it or remove it.
I've tried cccleaner also with no luck.

I have sent the hijackthis file to the site and will hopefully get some
input from there .

So, still can't delete these files. They have less than 1000 bytes but there
are over 60 files now.

I will report when I have gotten a response.

Thanks for all your help.

Regards,
Werner.

"PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OLhUeIWdFHA.584@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> When you delete Temporary Internet Files via IE Tools > Internet Options >
> General > Delete files, accept the option to delete all offline content.
> Outlook Express creates a zero-byte file of this type for every message
> you open and every time you open it. For heavy OE users these can really
> add up over time and bog your system down.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
>
> Bullwinkle. J. Moose wrote:
>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>> are all zero byte files.
>>
>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
>> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
>> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>
>> Can you help me on this one.
>> All advice appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks and regards,
>> Werner
>
 
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Mr Moose

Try this...

Regards

CReWdog


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attribute of N??? Normal, None, No attribute set?

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:%23uiIjfZeFHA.612@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
> What's interesting is that the directories have the attribute of N.
> I've never seen that before and I can't change it or remove it.
> I've tried cccleaner also with no luck.
>
> I have sent the hijackthis file to the site and will hopefully get some
> input from there .
>
> So, still can't delete these files. They have less than 1000 bytes but
> there are over 60 files now.
>
> I will report when I have gotten a response.
>
> Thanks for all your help.
>
> Regards,
> Werner.
>
> "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OLhUeIWdFHA.584@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> When you delete Temporary Internet Files via IE Tools > Internet Options
>> > General > Delete files, accept the option to delete all offline
>> content. Outlook Express creates a zero-byte file of this type for every
>> message you open and every time you open it. For heavy OE users these
>> can really add up over time and bog your system down.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
>>
>> Bullwinkle. J. Moose wrote:
>>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>>> are all zero byte files.
>>>
>>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
>>> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
>>> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>>> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>>
>>> Can you help me on this one.
>>> All advice appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks and regards,
>>> Werner
 
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It doesn't help. I am unable to delete the attribute "N" or replace it with
"A". Also when I look at the file in and explorer type program such as
Norton Navigator the files are not seen at all.

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:uHbO6IneFHA.3040@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> attribute of N??? Normal, None, No attribute set?
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:%23uiIjfZeFHA.612@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
> Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
>> What's interesting is that the directories have the attribute of N.
>> I've never seen that before and I can't change it or remove it.
>> I've tried cccleaner also with no luck.
>>
>> I have sent the hijackthis file to the site and will hopefully get some
>> input from there .
>>
>> So, still can't delete these files. They have less than 1000 bytes but
>> there are over 60 files now.
>>
>> I will report when I have gotten a response.
>>
>> Thanks for all your help.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Werner.
>>
>> "PA Bear" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OLhUeIWdFHA.584@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>> When you delete Temporary Internet Files via IE Tools > Internet Options
>>> > General > Delete files, accept the option to delete all offline
>>> content. Outlook Express creates a zero-byte file of this type for every
>>> message you open and every time you open it. For heavy OE users these
>>> can really add up over time and bog your system down.
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
>>>
>>> Bullwinkle. J. Moose wrote:
>>>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>>>> are all zero byte files.
>>>>
>>>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and
>>>> Norton
>>>> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
>>>> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>>>> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>>>
>>>> Can you help me on this one.
>>>> All advice appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks and regards,
>>>> Werner
>
 
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Try use the DEL command from a MSDOS prompt.

Use DEL /? if you want info how this command works.


Regards

/Kenneth

"Bullwinkle. J. Moose" Wrote:
>
> It doesn't work when I reboot, even to safe mode.
>
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:eGI2vpadFHA.2128@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > Reboot.
> >
> > CA* files in TIF
> > http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/CA.htm
> >
> > --
> > Hope this helps. Let us know.
> >
> > Wes
> > MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> >
> > In news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
> > Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
> >> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
> >> are all zero byte files.
> >>
> >> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
> >> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
> >> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
> >> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
> >>
> >> Can you help me on this one.
> >> All advice appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks and regards,
> >> Werner
 
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It doesn't work either. But thank for your thoughts.

<Fake@Fakeland.com> wrote in message news:42C1C1B7.709C6D18@Fakeland.com...
> Try use the DEL command from a MSDOS prompt.
>
> Use DEL /? if you want info how this command works.
>
>
> Regards
>
> /Kenneth
>
> "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" Wrote:
>>
>> It doesn't work when I reboot, even to safe mode.
>>
>> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:eGI2vpadFHA.2128@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> > Reboot.
>> >
>> > CA* files in TIF
>> > http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/CA.htm
>> >
>> > --
>> > Hope this helps. Let us know.
>> >
>> > Wes
>> > MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>> >
>> > In news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
>> > Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
>> >> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory.
>> >> They
>> >> are all zero byte files.
>> >>
>> >> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and
>> >> Norton
>> >> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried
>> >> in
>> >> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>> >> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>> >>
>> >> Can you help me on this one.
>> >> All advice appreciated.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks and regards,
>> >> Werner
 
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I'm finding the attribute "N" on these temp files. What does this
represent? How do I get rid of it so that I can delete the temp files?

Regards,

"Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>
> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
> are all zero byte files.
>
> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium III
> 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>
> Can you help me on this one.
> All advice appreciated.
>
> Thanks and regards,
> Werner
>
>
 
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Werner,

Where and how are you seeing the N attribute?

In %windir%\temp folder using Windows Explorer?

Using attrib in a command prompt?

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:uSX8szSfFHA.1048@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
> I'm finding the attribute "N" on these temp files. What does this
> represent? How do I get rid of it so that I can delete the temp files?
>
> Regards,
>
> "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>
>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>> are all zero byte files.
>>
>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
>> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
>> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>
>> Can you help me on this one.
>> All advice appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks and regards,
>> Werner
 
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This is becoming more odder by the minute.

I was using Take Command and got the attribute for all these files as "N". I
am able to delete other temp (tmp) files with the usual commands. But not
these. I get the continuous response of "Access Denied". Or "This files is
in use by another program.) although I can't figure out which file is using
these, some of them going back to January of this year.

I get the same responses using Norton Navigator's file command. They also
show up in Windows Explorer. I am trying to use the correct delete command
in each of these programs to no effect.

I'm at my wits end having passed half wit a while ago. (g.).

Regards,

Werner

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:%23TNt46XfFHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Werner,
>
> Where and how are you seeing the N attribute?
>
> In %windir%\temp folder using Windows Explorer?
>
> Using attrib in a command prompt?
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:uSX8szSfFHA.1048@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
> Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
>> I'm finding the attribute "N" on these temp files. What does this
>> represent? How do I get rid of it so that I can delete the temp files?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>>> are all zero byte files.
>>>
>>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
>>> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
>>> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>>> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>>
>>> Can you help me on this one.
>>> All advice appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks and regards,
>>> Werner
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

Have you tried booting up in Safe Mode? Safe mode gives a basic, no frills,
boot by running the minimum possible. If it is one of these that's running
and blocking then if it isn't it can't!!

Regards.

Bill Ridgeway
Computer Solutions

"Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
news:OuO5aEZfFHA.1444@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> This is becoming more odder by the minute.
>
> I was using Take Command and got the attribute for all these files as "N".
> I am able to delete other temp (tmp) files with the usual commands. But
> not these. I get the continuous response of "Access Denied". Or "This
> files is in use by another program.) although I can't figure out which
> file is using these, some of them going back to January of this year.
>
> I get the same responses using Norton Navigator's file command. They also
> show up in Windows Explorer. I am trying to use the correct delete command
> in each of these programs to no effect.
>
> I'm at my wits end having passed half wit a while ago. (g.).
>
> Regards,
>
> Werner
>
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:%23TNt46XfFHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Werner,
>>
>> Where and how are you seeing the N attribute?
>>
>> In %windir%\temp folder using Windows Explorer?
>>
>> Using attrib in a command prompt?
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:uSX8szSfFHA.1048@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
>> Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
>>> I'm finding the attribute "N" on these temp files. What does this
>>> represent? How do I get rid of it so that I can delete the temp files?
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>>> news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>>>> are all zero byte files.
>>>>
>>>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and
>>>> Norton
>>>> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
>>>> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>>>> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>>>
>>>> Can you help me on this one.
>>>> All advice appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks and regards,
>>>> Werner
>
>
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

You can try the freeware "Who Lock Me?" to find the "in use by another
program" that is preventing file deletion.
MI

"Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
news:OuO5aEZfFHA.1444@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> This is becoming more odder by the minute.
>
> I was using Take Command and got the attribute for all these files as "N".
> I am able to delete other temp (tmp) files with the usual commands. But
> not these. I get the continuous response of "Access Denied". Or "This
> files is in use by another program.) although I can't figure out which
> file is using these, some of them going back to January of this year.
> Werner
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

In case anyone has had a similar problem, I've found a brute force method of
removing these files.

I downloaded from Iolo Technologies a program called "Incinerator" This is a
program similar to the recycle bin which doesn't work in this instance.

I am also an owner of ACD 7.0 and using the "move file" option I moved these
files one by one into the incinerator directory and they vanished.

I'm writing this message while I am down to 33 directories and files in the
temp folder.

It took a while and I thank you all for your help. It turns out that there
was no spyware/virus/etc causing the problem, simply a bunch of directories
and files created by Outlook express. So my next "project" is to find a way
to prevent these directories not to be created.

As for the "N" attribute I have been unable to locate any explanation for
this attribute. I even went to the terrible study of the manual both online
and in (heaven forbid) the manual.

Again thanks for your help.

Regards,

Werner


"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:%23TNt46XfFHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Werner,
>
> Where and how are you seeing the N attribute?
>
> In %windir%\temp folder using Windows Explorer?
>
> Using attrib in a command prompt?
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:uSX8szSfFHA.1048@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
> Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
>> I'm finding the attribute "N" on these temp files. What does this
>> represent? How do I get rid of it so that I can delete the temp files?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>>> are all zero byte files.
>>>
>>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and Norton
>>> System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have tried in
>>> safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have a Pentium
>>> III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>>
>>> Can you help me on this one.
>>> All advice appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks and regards,
>>> Werner
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

Werner,

N must be something proprietary to Take Command.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:OuO5aEZfFHA.1444@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
> This is becoming more odder by the minute.
>
> I was using Take Command and got the attribute for all these files as
> "N". I am able to delete other temp (tmp) files with the usual commands.
> But not these. I get the continuous response of "Access Denied". Or "This
> files is in use by another program.) although I can't figure out which
> file is using these, some of them going back to January of this year.
>
> I get the same responses using Norton Navigator's file command. They also
> show up in Windows Explorer. I am trying to use the correct delete command
> in each of these programs to no effect.
>
> I'm at my wits end having passed half wit a while ago. (g.).
>
> Regards,
>
> Werner
>
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:%23TNt46XfFHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Werner,
>>
>> Where and how are you seeing the N attribute?
>>
>> In %windir%\temp folder using Windows Explorer?
>>
>> Using attrib in a command prompt?
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:uSX8szSfFHA.1048@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
>> Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
>>> I'm finding the attribute "N" on these temp files. What does this
>>> represent? How do I get rid of it so that I can delete the temp files?
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>>> news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>>>> are all zero byte files.
>>>>
>>>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and
>>>> Norton System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have
>>>> tried in safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have
>>>> a Pentium III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>>>
>>>> Can you help me on this one.
>>>> All advice appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks and regards,
>>>> Werner
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

Werner,

Glad to hear that you're getting those folders/files removed.

C:\Windows\Temp\tmp00005bf7\tmp00000000

I don't know what is creating the tmp00005bf7 folder in C:\Windows\Temp, but
it isn't Outlook Express.

Outlook Express creates files not folders (directories).

Outlook Express creates a zero byte file for every message read. Plus
wbk**.tmp files when messages are read. Plus wbk**.tmp files when you Save
a message that you're working on, every time you hit Save.

The zero byte files have names like [1] or [14]. The files are created in
Content.IE5 subfolders.

Examples...
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1EXPNXVB\[14]
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\GC1GM403\[54]
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\LJTLPTXJ\[25]
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\NU1KF7TX\[12]

The wbk**.tmp files have names like wbk118.tmp or wbkE5.tmp The files are
created in Content.IE5 subfolders.

Examples...
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\GC1GM403\wbk118.tmp
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\GC1GM403\wbkC1.tmp
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\GC1GM403\wbkC9.tmp
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\GC1GM403\wbkCF.tmp
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\GC1GM403\wbkDD.tmp
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\GC1GM403\wbkDF.tmp
%homepath%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet
Files\Content.IE5\GC1GM403\wbkE5.tmp
-----

You could have started in Safe Mode and killed every process in Task Manager
except:
explorer.exe
lasass.exe
services.exe
smss.exe
Whatever number of svchost.exe running.

You could have...

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:uCtJpPffFHA.3944@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
> In case anyone has had a similar problem, I've found a brute force method
> of removing these files.
>
> I downloaded from Iolo Technologies a program called "Incinerator" This
> is a program similar to the recycle bin which doesn't work in this
> instance.
>
> I am also an owner of ACD 7.0 and using the "move file" option I moved
> these files one by one into the incinerator directory and they vanished.
>
> I'm writing this message while I am down to 33 directories and files in
> the temp folder.
>
> It took a while and I thank you all for your help. It turns out that there
> was no spyware/virus/etc causing the problem, simply a bunch of
> directories and files created by Outlook express. So my next "project" is
> to find a way to prevent these directories not to be created.
>
> As for the "N" attribute I have been unable to locate any explanation for
> this attribute. I even went to the terrible study of the manual both
> online and in (heaven forbid) the manual.
>
> Again thanks for your help.
>
> Regards,
>
> Werner
>
>
> "Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:%23TNt46XfFHA.484@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Werner,
>>
>> Where and how are you seeing the N attribute?
>>
>> In %windir%\temp folder using Windows Explorer?
>>
>> Using attrib in a command prompt?
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:uSX8szSfFHA.1048@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
>> Bullwinkle. J. Moose <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> hunted and pecked:
>>> I'm finding the attribute "N" on these temp files. What does this
>>> represent? How do I get rid of it so that I can delete the temp files?
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> "Bullwinkle. J. Moose" <moose.nyc@nospam.verizon.net> wrote in message
>>> news:%233ttMZVdFHA.1044@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> I have a large number of temp files in the windows/temp directory. They
>>>> are all zero byte files.
>>>>
>>>> I am unable to delete them. I have run System Mechanic ver. 5 and
>>>> Norton System Works but they will not allow me to delete them. I have
>>>> tried in safe mode as well as in windows XT sp2, Professional. I have
>>>> a Pentium III 1 gig processor and 512 mb ram.
>>>>
>>>> Can you help me on this one.
>>>> All advice appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks and regards,
>>>> Werner
 
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