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Pesky file won't open, delete, rename, move or copy


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sammgo

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Hi All,

I have this file it's a .doc file which is on a network server at my work. This file will not open, delete, rename, move, copy, zip - nothing. I think the problem is that the file name is too long, as I've had this issue before, but I have been able to rename the file. Or, I noticed there is a . in the middle of the file name.
I would either like to rename it, or delete it at this point.

I've check all my permissions for the server and files, everything is fine.

When I right click I have these options:
Open (nothing happens)
New (nothing happens)
Print (nothing happens)
Open With.... (Dialog box opens, but the file will not open in anything - I get the error message saying access denied)
Scan for Viruses (Scans the computer, not the file)
Send to

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Samm

Edited by sammgo, 13 March 2007 - 07:54 AM.

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sammgo

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Apparently there is something wrong with my permissions.

Please delete this post. Thanks
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The 3 most commonly used applications for this type of problem are:
Unlocker: http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
Killbox: http://killbox.net/
MoveOnBoot: http://www.snapfiles...moveonboot.html
One of them will likely do the job.
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I had the same problem not too long ago Samm. Long Path Tool worked for me!


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