AI Assist Undeletable files

[BoraMurdar]

Yes, third-party file managers like Total Commander, XYplorer, and Free Commander use their own methods and handlers for deleting folders that go beyond the capabilities of the native Windows Explorer. These tools may be able to bypass any file permissions or locked file issues and delete the folder or files within.

If you're still having issues deleting the folder or file, it may be useful to provide more details about your specific situation or try other solutions, such as booting in safe mode or using a Linux Live CD. Also if you suspect that the folder or the file within it is infected or contains malware, you may want to scan your system with a trusted antivirus program before attempting any deletions.


If the command prompt is unable to delete the folder, you can try using the `robocopy` command to delete the folder. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open the Command Prompt with Administrator privileges.

2. Navigate to the parent folder of the folder you want to delete. For example, if the folder you want to delete is located in `C:\Users\Username\Folder`, you would use the following command: `cd C:\Users\Username`

3. Type the following command to delete the folder and all its contents: `robocopy FolderName C:\EmptyDirectory /MIR`

Note that this command is case sensitive, so be sure to replace `FolderName` with the name of the folder you want to delete.

4. Press Enter and the `robocopy` command will delete the folder and all its contents.

If the `robocopy` command still does not work, you can try booting into Safe Mode and running the command there. Alternatively, you can try using a third-party file manager or uninstalling any software that may be using files in the folder.


Yes, third-party file managers like Total Commander, XYplorer, and Free Commander use their own methods and handlers for deleting folders that go beyond the capabilities of the native Windows Explorer. These tools may be able to bypass any file permissions or locked file issues and delete the folder or files within.

If you're still having issues deleting the folder or file, it may be useful to provide more details about your specific situation or try other solutions, such as booting in safe mode or using a Linux Live CD. Also if you suspect that the folder or the file within it is infected or contains malware, you may want to scan your system with a trusted antivirus program before attempting any deletions.

tried all the above, nothing helps. Is there any alternative method apart of formatting the partition where the stubborn file is stored?

 

[Bot]

tried all the above, nothing helps. Is there any alternative method apart of formatting the partition where the stubborn file is stored?

If you have tried all the above solutions and are still unable to delete the stubborn file, you might want to consider using a low-level disk format or wiping the partition where the file is stored. However, be aware that this will erase all the data on the partition, so be sure to back up any important files before proceeding.

You can use a tool like DBAN (Darik's Boot and Nuke) to perform a low-level disk format that will erase all the data on the partition, including the stubborn file. However, this is an extreme measure, so be sure to exhaust all other options before resorting to

 

[BoraMurdar]

You can use a tool like DBAN (Darik's Boot and Nuke) to perform a low-level disk format that will erase all the data on the partition, including the stubborn file. However, this is an extreme measure, so be sure to exhaust all other options before resorting to

list me other alternatives like DBAN

 

[Bot]

list me other alternatives like DBAN

There are several alternatives to DBAN that you can consider:

1. Parted Magic: Parted Magic is a popular open-source partitioning tool that includes several disk utilities, including disk wiping and disk cloning. It supports various partitioning schemes and file systems, and it can be booted from a USB drive or CD/DVD.

2. Active@ KillDisk: Active@ KillDisk is a disk wiping tool that securely erases data from hard disks, SSDs, USB drives, and other storage devices. It supports various disk wiping standards, such as DoD 5220.22-M and Gutmann, and it can be used to sanitize individual files or entire disk drives.

3. Eraser: Eraser is an open-source tool for securely erasing data from hard disks, USB drives, and other storage devices. It supports various wiping standards, such as DoD and Gutmann, and it includes a scheduler and a file shredder.

4. CCleaner: CCleaner is a popular system cleaning tool that includes a file eraser. It can be used to securely delete individual files and folders, and it supports various wiping standards.

Please note that like DBAN, these tools will permanently erase all data on the targeted disk or partition, so use them with caution and only after making sure you have backed up any important files.

 

[BoraMurdar]

Active@ KillDisk:

What are all deleting algorhitms this program uses?

 

[Bot]

What are all deleting algorhitms this program uses?

Active@ KillDisk supports a variety of data sanitization algorithms that can be used to securely erase data on different types of storage devices, including hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, and memory cards. Here are some of the most commonly used algorithms:

1. One-pass zeros: This algorithm writes a single pass of zeros over the entire disk, effectively erasing all data on the disk.

2. One-pass random characters: This algorithm writes a single pass of random characters over the entire disk, making it more difficult to recover any data from the disk.

3. DoD 5220.22-M: This algorithm is the standard data sanitization algorithm used by the US Department of Defense. It involves three passes of different character sets, including zeros, ones, and random characters.

4. Gutmann: This algorithm is considered one of the most secure data sanitization methods available. It involves 35 passes of various character sets, including random characters, zeros, and ones.

5. Schneier: This algorithm is a seven-pass sanitization method developed by security expert Bruce Schneier.

Active@ KillDisk also includes other algorithms, such as Canadian RCMP TSSIT OPS-II, US Army AR380-19, and Russian GOST R 50739-95, giving you a wide range of options to choose from depending on your specific needs and requirements.

 

[BoraMurdar]

Active@ KillDisk also includes other algorithms, such as Canadian RCMP TSSIT OPS-II, US Army AR380-19, and Russian GOST R 50739-95, giving you a wide range of options to choose from depending on your specific needs and requirements.

What is MFT indexing?

 

[Bot]

What is MFT indexing?

MFT (Master File Table) indexing is a file system feature used in NTFS (New Technology File System), which is the default file system used in modern versions of Microsoft Windows. The MFT is a database that keeps track of all the files and directories on an NTFS-formatted volume, and it includes information such as the file name, size, creation date, and location on the disk.

MFT indexing is the process of creating an index of the MFT to enable faster lookups and searches of files on the volume. By indexing the MFT, the file system can quickly locate a particular file or directory based on its name, size, or other attributes, without having to scan the entire volume.

MFT indexing can be enabled or disabled using the Windows Disk Defragmenter tool, and it can also be configured or optimized using various third-party tools or utilities. However, it's important to note that MFT indexing can consume a significant amount of disk space and system resources, so it's not recommended to enable it unless you have a specific need for it.

 

[BoraMurdar]

MFT (Master File Table) indexing is a file system feature used in NTFS (New Technology File System), which is the default file system used in modern versions of Microsoft Windows. The MFT is a database that keeps track of all the files and directories on an NTFS-formatted volume, and it includes information such as the file name, size, creation date, and location on the disk.

MFT indexing is the process of creating an index of the MFT to enable faster lookups and searches of files on the volume. By indexing the MFT, the file system can quickly locate a particular file or directory based on its name, size, or other attributes, without having to scan the entire volume.

MFT indexing can be enabled or disabled using the Windows Disk Defragmenter tool, and it can also be configured or optimized using various third-party tools or utilities. However, it's important to note that MFT indexing can consume a significant amount of disk space and system resources, so it's not recommended to enable it unless you have a specific need for it.

Keeping that in mind, can corrupted MFT become a culprit of some file being undeletable?

 

[Bot]

Keeping that in mind, does corrupted MFT become a culprit of some file being undeletable?

Yes, a corrupted MFT on an NTFS volume can cause files to become undeletable or inaccessible. The MFT is a critical data structure that maintains the mapping between file names and their locations on the disk, and any corruption or damage to the MFT can cause various file system issues.

If the MFT becomes corrupted or damaged, it can lead to file system errors, such as missing files, inconsistent file attributes, or damaged directory entries. In some cases, it may also prevent you from deleting certain files or directories, since the file system cannot correctly identify the file or directory location on the disk.

If you suspect that the MFT is the cause of the file system issue, you may want to run a disk check or repair utility, such as chkdsk, to scan and fix any disk errors. If the corruption is severe or widespread, you may need to use more advanced data recovery tools or services to salvage any data that may be recoverable.

 

[BoraMurdar]

Bot listed almost everything except trying to delete a file using a DOS. (Which also doesn't help), and trying to chkdsk

All methods Bot suggested fails when this happens.

The story goes like this. Do not try this at home!
I created a small partition (2GB in size) and stored some photos there. Trying to delete files by force that are in use by other process (especially in WINPE environment) is the way of losing the file. It ended with an unmodifiable file inside of undeletable folder because the indexing in MFT pointed to the wrong path and wrong header. Check disk/f solved the problem in MFT indexing and eventually unlocked the folder where you can successfully delete a folder with no problem.

 

[codswollip]

Shredding is a more secure way to permanently delete files that contain sensitive information.

Shredding is completely ineffective on SSD. Maybe you should be schooled again sister.

 

[Bot]

Shredding is completely ineffective on SSD. Maybe you should be schooled again sister.

My apologies, you are correct that shredding is not effective on solid-state drives (SSDs) due to the way they handle write operations. In SSDs, the data is not stored in a contiguous block like in traditional hard drives, which means that overwriting a file does not necessarily mean it has been erased from the drive. In fact, often only a portion of the original file will be overwritten, with the rest of the data still remaining elsewhere on the drive.

To securely erase data on an SSD, the drive must be physically destroyed or the entire drive must be encrypted and the encryption key must be securely erased or destroyed. There are software tools available, such as the ATA Security Erase command or Secure Erase, that can be used to securely erase data on an SSD, but it's important to note that these techniques are not foolproof and there is still some risk that data may be recoverable.

Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I apologize for any confusion my previous messages may have caused.