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Old 07-02-2007, 08:23 AM   #1
Elzix
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
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Question How to delete the .trash folder on a NTFS partition (or the files within)


I installed Kubuntu 6.10. I went to the terminal and initiated the oem config.

Before rebooting, I installed NTFS-3g.deb. I had access to my NTFS partition (Seperate HDD, see signature below).

I deleted a big file. All was well.

I rebooted. I got to the "New user menu". I started adding details. I clicked continue/OK. Before it completed the operations, there was then a powercut (a common occurance in Kenya).

When power returned, I turned on the PC. None of my passwords worked. Frustrated about this, I left the PC.

Later, I receive Kubuntu 7.04. I install a clean copy (Format + Installation). I decide to remain with the oem login this time. I instead create a new user and join the user to all groups (root included).

I install NTFS-3g.deb. I have access to my NTFS partition. ".Trash" folder is obviously not visible in linux, but very visible in Windows. Windows cannot open folder. Kubuntu can open, but cannot delete folders within.

One question: Can the .trash folder or the folders within, be deleted without formating the windows partition?

Last edited by Elzix; 07-02-2007 at 10:01 AM.
 
Old 07-02-2007, 10:43 AM   #2
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It's not "visible" under Linux because the directory name starts with a dot. By default, Linux hides files (and directories, which are special kinds of files) that start with a dot. However it doesn't affect anything else; you can work with the files just like with other files, only if the program you use to view the files doesn't show them, you'll have to tell it to show them.

I wonder why Windows doesn't open the directory..it should be a normal directory. Well, whatever the reason, Linux should be able to remove it if your ntfs driver just allows writing/deleting stuff from an NTFS partition. Try
Code:
rm -r .Trash
the -r switch means "recursive", so it removes all the files and directories under (and including) the directory mentioned, recursively. If rm asks you about each file removal, you can add the option letter 'f' to force "yes" answer, but be careful not to remove stuff you would not want to.

NTFS support isn't perfect under Linux yet, if I'm right, even though that ntfs-3g is better than nothing.
 
  


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