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Zero-byte files are files that appear to have a size of 0 bytes in Windows, often causing deletion or access errors. Common issues include files stuck in the Temp folder (e.g., C:\Users\rkfr\Local\Temp) that cannot be deleted even in Safe Mode, or files that reappear after deletion. Users report error messages like 'Could not find this file' when trying to remove them. Troubleshooting steps attempted include rebooting, resetting folder options, cleaning the registry with CCleaner, using the del command, and replacing the file. In some cases, zero-byte files may be linked to disk problems requiring chkdsk, or to file system corruption after system upgrades.
  1. rkfjr

    Windows 10 windows file explorer

    i have a lot of filed in file explorer that I cant delete they have 0 bites they live in c/user/rkfr/local/temp I have also tried to delete them in file explorer in safe mode how can I get rid of these? rkf also these are numbers and letters
    • rkfjr
    • Thread
    • delete file explorer local temp safe mode tech support temporary files troubleshooting user files windows zero bytes
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. P

    Windows 7 The file that wouldn't die

    Some time ago I saved a .jpg file I found on the Internet to my desktop, giving it a name that ended with a period. Having done that, I found that the file on my desktop was now an unusable blank, I assume because of confusion caused by that period, so I deleted it and saved the .jpg again...
    • Pops
    • Thread
    • desktop clutter desktop optimization file deletion file management file system jpg file troubleshooting user experience windows issues zero bytes
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. O

    Windows 7 Unable to Delete Zero-Byte File: Error 'Could Not Find File

    File size is 0 bytes. When i try to remove it an error message appears, saying "Could not find file". Here is the list of things i've tried to do with the file: *reboot *reset folder options *cleaned the register with CCleaner *tried removing it with the del command *replacing it with a...
    • oligsei
    • Thread
    • ccleaner command line delete error files folder options reboot registry windows zero bytes
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. S

    Windows 7 Recently edited/accessed files becoming 0 bytes on restart

    As the title says, when I restart my laptop (acer aspire 3810t, upgraded from Vista 32-bit to 7 64-bit) files that have been recently edited/accessed will still be on the hard drive, although appear as 0 bytes (I'm not sure whether they are still using the same space on the disk as the problem...
    • stumpymcdonut
    • Thread
    • acer backup bad sectors chkdsk computer issues data corruption disk space file issues hard drive laptop issues malware orphaned files random issues storage system restore troubleshooting upgrade windows 7 zero bytes
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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