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I installed Windows 7 professional over Vista, which left the old Windows folder on my hard drive. I decided to delete it. However, now when I try to delete anything I am told I have 157 script files that are too long to delete. I can't find them.

I don't know what to do about this. One could think Windows could delete its own stuff!

Alan Wade
2012-12-29 21:29:29
Take ownership of the files and then delete them.
Anthony Hutzler
2012-12-30 18:49:22
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I can't find them. Can you tell me where to locate them. I have been looking and looking for them but no luck.
ha14
2012-12-27 09:25:17
perhaps it is file name that is too long, is it happening when you try to delete a file from the desktop or what is left in Windows.old?
Anthony Hutzler
2012-12-28 23:42:18
When every I try to delete anything, It go's through calculation. Then when I click delete, I receive message 157 script files name to large to delete try shorting file names and try. Then skip or cancel . I can not fine any script files to shorting. I was also told by a tech at best buy windows would not let me shorting or change system file names even if I could find them. That I would have to have a certified microsoft tech repair the problem. If any of you need any more information about my problem please let me know. I truly believe Make use of reader's can help me solve this problem. Thank you all for all the suggestion I have already received. Please keep sending them and I will keep trying till problem is solved. Thank you Anthony Hutzler
ha14
2012-12-30 15:13:27
try this microsoft fix itFix broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks http://support.microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-usChanges to the size, view, icon or position of a folder are losthttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/813711/en-usHow to Fix a Corrupted Recycle Bin in Windows 7 and Windows Vistahttp://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fix-corrupted-recycle-bin-windows-7-vista/restart after
Devendra Meena
2012-12-27 06:02:42
Try to delate folder "as a adminyou can also try "direct del comment "ctrl+shift+delAnd Now The Working method ...Install "Tune up 2013 from its own server.After right click on that foler "a option came out "TuneUp sherdder...choose and Enjoy :)
susendeep dutta
2012-12-27 05:52:24
Did you tried the method mentioned in the link below to delete the Windows.old folder containing data of old Windows OS installation -http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/how-to-delete-the-windowsold-folderTry the above mentioned method to see if it helps.
Anthony Hutzler
2012-12-27 06:42:05
I did just what was told to do . old windows is gone,but still when I try to delete window pop up . Preparing to recycle from discovering items . It just keeps going and going . If I cancel it . Then window pops up Recycle bin is corrupted. Do you want to emptyit . I hit yes then window says 157 script files can not be deleted names are to lagre, find them and try shorting the names and try again. Click skip files for now. Anthony Hutzler I can not find a file or folder with script files to try to delete as adimn. or to try to shorten there names. Please any other suggestions. Thank you all.
Amit Sinha
2012-12-28 09:14:50
another option is to make a fresh install of windows 7 through bios
maria
2012-12-27 03:07:31
have your reboot your computer? if you still can't delete the files. try minitool partition wixzard. format the hard drive , maybe it will works.