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AbeLincolnParty
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AbeLincolnParty asked in Computers & InternetProgramming & Design · 7 years ago

windows command prompt erase won't work on problem file, I am not allowed access.?

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  • AbeLincolnParty
    Lv 6
    7 years ago

    So I downloaded a file that I needed to run a database and it had strings attached that are slowing down my computer.

    I went to the windows DOS shell to use the erase command on the file but I am not allowed to do that. How can I change this?

  • Jack P. Jr.
    7 years ago

    The best way is to go to the service

  • Aaron C
    7 years ago

    You can use this command. May help you!

    DEL [/P] [/F] [/S] [/Q] [/A[[:]attributes]] names

    ERASE [/P] [/F] [/S] [/Q] [/A[[:]attributes]] names

    All the best!

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