Solved Unable to delete media file

Telepod

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Hello all, I have this pesky media file that I am unable to delete from my system. I made the mistake of changing the file extension when I downloaded it with BitTorrent and now I can't remove it. I have searched for location w/ windows native search and w/ Search Everything app and both indicate it is where it is-arg. I have tried deleting in safe mode, tried Unlocker and FileExile but I stiil get this. Oh I also tried changing file extension to what it is supposed to be but again no go.
I have Win 8.1 pro 64

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VERY ANNOYING- any help would be much appreciated.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    toshiba
    CPU
    i3
    Memory
    6Gb
    Browser
    Firefox, Comodo
    Antivirus
    Avast
right click the file and select properties. and put up a picture of the file.. where is the location it shows in the properties of the file?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo g750
    CPU
    i5
    Motherboard
    Some Chinese Crap..
    Memory
    8
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 755
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Hey brooksdun, that was the first thing I did but here are the shots
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Every app and prog tells me the file is where it is supposed to be yet I'm unable to delete it-Arg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    toshiba
    CPU
    i3
    Memory
    6Gb
    Browser
    Firefox, Comodo
    Antivirus
    Avast
I wonder it if has anything to do with the name: Luther.3x01. (note trailing period).

Can you see the file from a Command Prompt window?

cd \users\telepod\Downloads
dir luther*

If only one shows, then try using wild card characters to delete it.

del luther*
del luther.3x*

etc.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
definitely try command prompt to delete.. yes try that.

Post results.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo g750
    CPU
    i5
    Motherboard
    Some Chinese Crap..
    Memory
    8
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 755
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Thanks alot both you guys. Feel kind of daft for not going the command prompt route. Thanx again.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    toshiba
    CPU
    i3
    Memory
    6Gb
    Browser
    Firefox, Comodo
    Antivirus
    Avast
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