hi,
got a few empty folders that are awkward to delete, is there
a tool for windows 10 that will zap them ?
remove difficult files
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Re: remove difficult files
Welcome to Eileen's Lounge!
Unlocker is a free tool that can help you delete files and/or folders that are locked.
Unlocker is a free tool that can help you delete files and/or folders that are locked.
Best wishes,
Hans
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Re: remove difficult files
thanks but got a warning about the site that has reputation
for unwanted software
Ill go google .... unlocker.... maybe get it from cnet or somewhere !
for unwanted software
Ill go google .... unlocker.... maybe get it from cnet or somewhere !
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Re: remove difficult files
The site that I linked to is the developer's website; it should be OK.
But as always with freeware, be cautious when you install it. Always choose custom installation if available, and take care not to install unwanted extras...
But as always with freeware, be cautious when you install it. Always choose custom installation if available, and take care not to install unwanted extras...
Best wishes,
Hans
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Re: remove difficult files
This is what I get when linking to the site quoted above. Edit: This message was generated by Firefox's built-in Phishing and Malware detection software.HansV wrote:The site that I linked to is the developer's website; it should be OK.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
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Re: remove difficult files
cant see my post... is every post vetted on this forum ?
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Re: remove difficult files
The download page does contain some misleading links to other software. That may trigger the warning you see.
Cedric Collomb's software itself has always had a good reputation. I downloaded Unlocker1.9.2.exe and scanned it with Windows Defender and with Malwarebytes. Neither found a problem.
Running the installer didn't propose installing other software.
Cedric Collomb's software itself has always had a good reputation. I downloaded Unlocker1.9.2.exe and scanned it with Windows Defender and with Malwarebytes. Neither found a problem.
Running the installer didn't propose installing other software.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Best wishes,
Hans
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Re: remove difficult files
Posts by new users are vetted indeed.lovebug wrote:cant see my post... is every post vetted on this forum ?
Best wishes,
Hans
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Re: remove difficult files
The link Hans supplied, went directly to the proper website.
What browser are you using?
I'm using Firefox and do not believe I have anything "special" checked in the options.
Are there any other sites that you are having problems with being diverted to elsewhere? I've been using Unlocker for quite some time now and recommend it highly.
What browser are you using?
I'm using Firefox and do not believe I have anything "special" checked in the options.
Are there any other sites that you are having problems with being diverted to elsewhere? I've been using Unlocker for quite some time now and recommend it highly.
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Re: remove difficult files
I do see the same warning in Firefox 50 that PaulB reports...
Best wishes,
Hans
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