Computer hangs up when I try to some (corrupted?) files
Yesterday I needed to copy a very large batch of files from a CD to my hard drive; but after I started the copy process going, I realized I was copying them onto my desktop instead into a folder. I clicked the X button on the progress bar to stop the process, but it didn't seem to stop the copying. I thought the system was locked up so, perhaps foolishly, I turned off the power.
After restarting, I was able to delete a couple hundred of the copied files that ended up on my desktop; but I've still got a bunch of additional copied files on the desktop, all piled on top of eachother. When I try to delete them, one at a time or as a group, either by selecting them from the desktop itself or by selecting them from my Desktop folder, my system locks up and they're still there when I restart. Option-dragging them to the trash has the same effect.
Maybe it's my imagination, but it seems like my system's been running slower since the problem began.
If anyone can tell me how to get rid of the files, I'd appreciate it enormously.
Thanks,
Richard
Matt answered my question in another Discussion area.
Thanks Matt!
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