0KB PowerPoint file on File Share Server: identify/delete

If you have a 0KB PowerPoint file on a File Share Server and you want to identify and delete it, you can use the following steps:

1. Identify the File:

   • Log in to the server where the File Share is located.
   • Open the File Explorer and navigate to the directory where the PowerPoint file is supposed to be.
   • Look for the 0KB file. The file name should have a .pptx extension if it's a PowerPoint file.

2. Verify the File Size:

   • Right-click on the file and select "Properties."
   • Check the file size in the "General" tab. If it shows 0 bytes, then it is indeed a 0KB file.

3. Delete the File:

   • If you have verified that it is the correct 0KB file that you want to delete, right-click on the file and select "Delete."
   • Confirm the deletion if prompted.

If the file is not getting deleted through the File Explorer or if there is any error during the deletion process, you can try the following additional steps:

1. Command Prompt:

   • Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
   • Navigate to the directory containing the 0KB file using the cd command.
   • Type del filename.pptx (replace "filename.pptx" with the actual name of the 0KB PowerPoint file) and press Enter to delete the file.

2. Unlocker Tool:

   • If the file still cannot be deleted, you can try using a third-party tool like "Unlocker" to force-delete the file. Download and install Unlocker on the server, then right-click the file, select "Unlocker," and choose "Delete" from the drop-down menu.

Please exercise caution while deleting files, especially on shared servers, as data may not be recoverable once deleted. Ensure you have a backup or confirmation that the file is not needed before proceeding with the deletion.