I have files in C:\...\Temp\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\E5BSXGZI> and about 6 other similar folders that won't delete. The filename is too long (starts with reference_blahblahblah). I'm on NTFS partition. I've tried: command prompt deleting, and directory deleting. Safe Mode. Renaming at the prompt/safe mode also. CHKDSK, then trying to delete in safe mode. When I right click it comes up with an odd menu, and delete, rename and more aren't even on it. I'm not sure what else I can do to get rid of these files, as I suspect they are some sort of info relayer to either a site or MS...so I would like to keep them off my comp.

Try opening a command prompt, once opened press ctrl+alt+delete to bring up task manager, close down EXPLORER.exe in processes, now try deleting the files in the command prompt. Once you are finished, bring up task manager again, goto file and run new task, type EXPLORER.exe and enter. Hope it works for you...........

Thats the folders that contains the temporary internet files. Restart in safe mode and delete them. Do not start Internet Explorer before deleting or they will be locked. If you still can't delete them, try using Total Commander (s/w). It works for me. Nigel

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I had the same problem. I found tis article and did what it said and it worked for me. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421