Can't delete file on USB Drive

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Hi!I use a Transcend JetFlash drive 512MB for my backup and carrying files.A few days back,while working in a cyber cafe,the comp rebooted suddenly and i was unable to eject the drive i.e remove it properly, and from then on i am seeing a file with a name containing random charcters(size 0 KB).This file can't be deleted.I have run a scandisk(windows proprietary and Norton Disk Doctor) and yet am unable to delete the file.On trying it says:Can't access the file named...
I have also run a virus check on the drive and results are negative.
Kindly suggest away in which i can delete the file.

If u can then try to format the drive

well formatting will the last option...will try everything else b4 formatting

its just a matter of 512mb dude...just backup ur data in ur hdd n format it...not dat a big issue...i think there is some conflict wit winfile recognisation...so windows not able 2 access it n u cant access ur thumb drive in non win os like dos or so....so format it...my advice

Cheers!

Try Unlocker to delete the file, otherwise try to remove the file from DOS or Linux

back up imp data ..and format simple....

Use Unlocker

EDIT:Vishal already posted that solution.

dIgItaL_BrAt said:
Use Unlocker

EDIT:Vishal already posted that solution.

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