Cannot erase backup file create by AEOMI Backupper

[tuneguy]

I recently came across a file (extension .afi) that I must have created years ago with AEOMI backupper. the file is of no use to me but I have been unable to delete either with AEOMI Backupper or through Windows Explores or with a command line instruction. With AEOMI the option to delete the file is greyed out; with the Windows options the computer justs says the file is too large for the recycle bin, prompts me to remove it immediately, but when I say ok, the computer just hangs there “deleting” it forever, sucking up resources and slowing the computer to a crawl until it finally crashes. I have tried letting the delete process run all night with no luck.

Needless to say, I have been in touch with AEOMI Tech support but they haven’t been able to provide a solution.

Does anybody know of a command line script or third-party program that will let me get rid of this pesky file?

Thanks in advance.

rf

[Samuria]

First run a disk check to make sure there is no fault. Then who is the owner of the folder and file you may need to take ownership of both the folder and file using this tool https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...menu-in-vista/

[veeg]

Any updates for us?

[tuneguy]

OK, thanks. The disk seems to [ATTACH]3955[/ATTACH]be fine and it looks like I (as the administrator; see screenshot above) am the “owner” of the file. See But I still cannot delete it. Any other ideas? Thanks.

[veeg]

@Samuria @Rustys @Evan Omo

[DOUGIE]

LockHunter will get rid of the file.I have used this small software program to delete stubborn files for some years.

https://lockhunter.com/

[tuneguy]

Thanks, but LockHunter is saying the file is not locked. Still won’t delete, though.

[DOUGIE]

If you hit the delete button again, an option will popup to delete at next system restart. Click that box.
And reboot.

[tuneguy]

did all that and the damn thing is still there…crazy…

thanks anyway

rf

[plodr]

When I had a problem where I could not remove a file (I must have tried 5 or 6 different programs with no success), I booted up a small old version linux distro called Porteus. That got rid of what I wanted.

If you know linux or have a friend who does, boot up a live distro, open the file manger, find the troublesome file and you can delete it.

[jmarket]

Yes plodr is correct, using a bootable Linux flashdrive/cd/dvd will allow you to navigate to the file and nuke it. You will only need a small simple distro like Puppy or Zorin.

https://zorinos.com/

http://puppylinux.com/

[phillpower2]

Any update for us tuneguy?