I am using XP Home SP3. I deleted my user account from my old computer, but
the "<user name>'s documents" folder in "documents and settings" would not
let me delete it. I tried using unlocker and was able to unlock individual
folders in the "<user name>'s documents folder and delete them. I tried to
empty the recycle bin and received an error message saying "Cannot remove
folder dc2": Access is denied". Using fileASSASSIN (part of malwarebytes'
anti-malware), I deleted the folders in the recycle bin. But I am unable to
empty the recycle bin, there are 9 hidden dc* files in there. When open the
recycle bin, it appears empty (even with hidden folders and hide operating
system files turned off). C:/recycler appears empty as well.

If I open a command prompt window and go to the recycler folder, it shows:

C:\RECYCLER>dir /ah
Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is 90B0-EC50

Directory of C:\RECYCLER

11/19/2009 11:26 PM <DIR> .
11/19/2009 11:26 PM <DIR> ..
11/20/2009 10:28 PM <DIR>
S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1
009
0 File(s) 0 bytes
3 Dir(s) 4,787,032,064 bytes free

Ccleaner doesn't delete it, i've run out of ideas. Any help will be
appreciated.
Thanks!

"lrh381b2" <lrh381b2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:817B408C-3134-4241-B450-C994986B4D3B@microsoft.com
>I am using XP Home SP3. I deleted my user account from my old computer,
> but the "<user name>'s documents" folder in "documents and settings"
> would not let me delete it. I tried using unlocker and was able to
> unlock individual folders in the "<user name>'s documents folder and
> delete them. I tried to empty the recycle bin and received an error
> message saying "Cannot remove folder dc2": Access is denied". Using
> fileASSASSIN (part of malwarebytes' anti-malware), I deleted the folders
> in the recycle bin. But I am unable to empty the recycle bin, there are
> 9 hidden dc* files in there. When open the recycle bin, it appears
> empty (even with hidden folders and hide operating system files turned
> off). C:/recycler appears empty as well.
>
> If I open a command prompt window and go to the recycler folder, it shows:
>
> C:\RECYCLER>dir /ah
> Volume in drive C has no label.
> Volume Serial Number is 90B0-EC50
>
> Directory of C:\RECYCLER
>
> 11/19/2009 11:26 PM <DIR> .
> 11/19/2009 11:26 PM <DIR> ..
> 11/20/2009 10:28 PM <DIR>
> S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1
> 009
> 0 File(s) 0 bytes
> 3 Dir(s) 4,787,032,064 bytes free
>
> Ccleaner doesn't delete it, i've run out of ideas. Any help will be
> appreciated.
> Thanks!

At the c:\recycler cmd prompt change directory to the subfolder
S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009.

cd c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009

At the c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009 cmd prompt
type:
dir /a

You should now see the files in the subfolder and be able to delete any of the
files you want gone using the del command.


--

Brian A. Sesko
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://members.shaw.ca/dts-l/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

"Brian A." wrote:

> "lrh381b2" <lrh381b2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:817B408C-3134-4241-B450-C994986B4D3B@microsoft.com
> >I am using XP Home SP3. I deleted my user account from my old computer,
> > but the "<user name>'s documents" folder in "documents and settings"
> > would not let me delete it. I tried using unlocker and was able to
> > unlock individual folders in the "<user name>'s documents folder and
> > delete them. I tried to empty the recycle bin and received an error
> > message saying "Cannot remove folder dc2": Access is denied". Using
> > fileASSASSIN (part of malwarebytes' anti-malware), I deleted the folders
> > in the recycle bin. But I am unable to empty the recycle bin, there are
> > 9 hidden dc* files in there. When open the recycle bin, it appears
> > empty (even with hidden folders and hide operating system files turned
> > off). C:/recycler appears empty as well.
> >
> > If I open a command prompt window and go to the recycler folder, it shows:
> >
> > C:\RECYCLER>dir /ah
> > Volume in drive C has no label.
> > Volume Serial Number is 90B0-EC50
> >
> > Directory of C:\RECYCLER
> >
> > 11/19/2009 11:26 PM <DIR> .
> > 11/19/2009 11:26 PM <DIR> ..
> > 11/20/2009 10:28 PM <DIR>
> > S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1
> > 009
> > 0 File(s) 0 bytes
> > 3 Dir(s) 4,787,032,064 bytes free
> >
> > Ccleaner doesn't delete it, i've run out of ideas. Any help will be
> > appreciated.
> > Thanks!
>
> At the c:\recycler cmd prompt change directory to the subfolder
> S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009.
>
> cd c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009
>
> At the c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009 cmd prompt
> type:
> dir /a
>
> You should now see the files in the subfolder and be able to delete any of the
> files you want gone using the del command.
>
>
> --
>
> Brian A. Sesko
> Conflicts start where information lacks.
> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>
> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://members.shaw.ca/dts-l/goodpost.htm
> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>
>
>
>
> Thanks for the quick reply!

It looks like only the Dc10 directory has anything in it (in this case, more
directories). the others are empty directories. When I try to use the del
command on the directories, they don't seem to go away. If I try to delete
the subfolder containing these directories, here's what I get:

C:\>rmdir C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009/s
C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009, Are you sure
(Y/N)? Y
C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\APPLIC~1 -
Access
is denied.
C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\LOCALS~1 -
Access
is denied.
C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\NetHood -
Access i
s denied.
C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\PRINTH~1 -
Access
is denied.
C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\Recent -
Access is
denied.
C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\SendTo -
Access is
denied.
C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\TEMPLA~1 -
Access
is denied.
C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc2 - Access is
denied.

C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc3 - Access is
denied.

C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc4 - Access is
denied.

C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc5 - Access is
denied.

C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc6 - Access is
denied.

C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc7 - Access is
denied.

C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc8 - Access is
denied.

C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc9 - Access is
denied.

I can't delete the directories inside Dc10. They must be corrupted or hidden.

C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10>rmdir
application
data
The system cannot find the file specified.
The system cannot find the file specified.

Am I trying to get rid of directories that don't really exist? Or is there
another dos command that might work better? I really appreciate your help.

"lrh381b2" <lrh381b2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D4D43141-40C4-41E4-86CB-EBCEF427E0CD@microsoft.com
> "Brian A." wrote:
>
>> "lrh381b2" <lrh381b2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:817B408C-3134-4241-B450-C994986B4D3B@microsoft.com
>> >I am using XP Home SP3. I deleted my user account from my old computer,
>> > but the "<user name>'s documents" folder in "documents and settings"
>> > would not let me delete it. I tried using unlocker and was able to
>> > unlock individual folders in the "<user name>'s documents folder and
>> > delete them. I tried to empty the recycle bin and received an error
>> > message saying "Cannot remove folder dc2": Access is denied". Using
>> > fileASSASSIN (part of malwarebytes' anti-malware), I deleted the
>> > folders in the recycle bin. But I am unable to empty the recycle bin,
>> > there are 9 hidden dc* files in there. When open the recycle bin, it
>> > appears empty (even with hidden folders and hide operating system
>> > files turned off). C:/recycler appears empty as well.
>> >
>> > If I open a command prompt window and go to the recycler folder, it
>> > shows:
>> >
>> > C:\RECYCLER>dir /ah
>> > Volume in drive C has no label.
>> > Volume Serial Number is 90B0-EC50
>> >
>> > Directory of C:\RECYCLER
>> >
>> > 11/19/2009 11:26 PM <DIR> .
>> > 11/19/2009 11:26 PM <DIR> ..
>> > 11/20/2009 10:28 PM <DIR>
>> > S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1
>> > 009
>> > 0 File(s) 0 bytes
>> > 3 Dir(s) 4,787,032,064 bytes free
>> >
>> > Ccleaner doesn't delete it, i've run out of ideas. Any help will be
>> > appreciated.
>> > Thanks!
>>
>> At the c:\recycler cmd prompt change directory to the subfolder
>> S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009.
>>
>> cd c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009
>>
>> At the c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009 cmd
>> prompt type:
>> dir /a
>>
>> You should now see the files in the subfolder and be able to delete
>> any of the files you want gone using the del command.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Brian A. Sesko
>> Conflicts start where information lacks.
>> http://basconotw.mvps.org/
>>
>> Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://members.shaw.ca/dts-l/goodpost.htm
>> How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for the quick reply!
>
> It looks like only the Dc10 directory has anything in it (in this case,
> more directories). the others are empty directories. When I try to use
> the del command on the directories, they don't seem to go away. If I try
> to delete the subfolder containing these directories, here's what I get:
>
> C:\>rmdir C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009/s
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009, Are you sure
> (Y/N)? Y
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\APPLIC~1 -
> Access
> is denied.
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\LOCALS~1 -
> Access
> is denied.
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\NetHood -
> Access i
> s denied.
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\PRINTH~1 -
> Access
> is denied.
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\Recent -
> Access is
> denied.
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\SendTo -
> Access is
> denied.
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10\TEMPLA~1 -
> Access
> is denied.
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc2 - Access is
> denied.
>
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc3 - Access is
> denied.
>
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc4 - Access is
> denied.
>
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc5 - Access is
> denied.
>
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc6 - Access is
> denied.
>
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc7 - Access is
> denied.
>
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc8 - Access is
> denied.
>
> C:\Recycler\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc9 - Access is
> denied.
>
> I can't delete the directories inside Dc10. They must be corrupted or
> hidden.
>
> C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1009\Dc10>rmdir
> application
> data
> The system cannot find the file specified.
> The system cannot find the file specified.
>
> Am I trying to get rid of directories that don't really exist? Or is
> there another dos command that might work better? I really appreciate
> your help.

Did you try changing directory (cd) to dc10 and then enter the cmd dir /a?
Did you try any of the switches with the del cmd? To see a list of switches,
at the command prompt type del /?.
If no joy try deleting the files from either Safe Mode or Safe Mode w/cmd
prompt.

--

Brian A. Sesko
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://members.shaw.ca/dts-l/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

How to Repair WinXP's Recycle Bin:

1. Open the Run box and enter: cmd

2. In the command window, type:
attrib -s -h %SystemDrive%\RECYCLER
press ENTER, then type:
rmdir /s /q %SystemDrive%\RECYCLER
press ENTER.

3. Restart your computer.

4. If you still have problems then download Doug Knox's
Recycle Bin registry file:
Web: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/rec_bin.htm
Download: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts/recycbin-2.reg

4. Double-click it or right-click and merge it into the registry.


ju.c


"lrh381b2" <lrh381b2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:817B408C-3134-4241-B450-C994986B4D3B@microsoft.com...
> I am using XP Home SP3. I deleted my user account from my old computer, but
> the "<user name>'s documents" folder in "documents and settings" would not
> let me delete it. I tried using unlocker and was able to unlock individual
> folders in the "<user name>'s documents folder and delete them. I tried to
> empty the recycle bin and received an error message saying "Cannot remove
> folder dc2": Access is denied". Using fileASSASSIN (part of malwarebytes'
> anti-malware), I deleted the folders in the recycle bin. But I am unable to
> empty the recycle bin, there are 9 hidden dc* files in there. When open the
> recycle bin, it appears empty (even with hidden folders and hide operating
> system files turned off). C:/recycler appears empty as well.
>
> If I open a command prompt window and go to the recycler folder, it shows:
>
> C:\RECYCLER>dir /ah
> Volume in drive C has no label.
> Volume Serial Number is 90B0-EC50
>
> Directory of C:\RECYCLER
>
> 11/19/2009 11:26 PM <DIR> .
> 11/19/2009 11:26 PM <DIR> ..
> 11/20/2009 10:28 PM <DIR>
> S-1-5-21-284587905-1582333133-359561344-1
> 009
> 0 File(s) 0 bytes
> 3 Dir(s) 4,787,032,064 bytes free
>
> Ccleaner doesn't delete it, i've run out of ideas. Any help will be
> appreciated.
> Thanks!