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by mercury404

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Can any one tell me how do I delete a file with a hidden VBS extention. Located as below.

C:\Documents and Settings\KEV\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK89\viewthis.jpg.VBS Warning: Hidden extension .VBS

Only directors upto C:\Documents and Settings\KEV are visible.

Thanks

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by nonesuch

If you haven't already set the View All Files & Folders option so that the folder is visible in Explorer, you can always get to any folder from the DOS prompt. Use DIR /AH to show any hidden files/folders. If you have to use CD or DEL with any long file names, just be sure to use quote marks to enclose the long filename/path.

by ð

In explorer, under tools, folder options, view tab, make sure show hidden files and folders is dotted. now u should be able to see the folders. If this is the only file u want to deleted and u already know what folder it is in, have u try deleting it from the search/find folder? If the user "kev" is running a roaming profile, make sure the it's gets updated or else it will download it right back to the local profile.

by ð

also forgot to mention, there's an option in Internet Explorer(IE) to clear all temporary internet cache when u close the browser. It is under tools,internet options, advanced tab, security and check "empty temporary files folder when browser is closed".

by ann777

Go to Windows Explorer and Tools --> Folder Options --> View --> Show hidden files and folders. You should also uncheck the Hide file extensions.... etc.

You still may not be able to delete that hidden file. You should check your anti-virus program to see if it quarantened any vbs files; it's proably there... and you need to delete it from the AV program.

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