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‎Mar 17, 2009
02:06 AM
How to delete a hidden file ?
Is there a way to delete a file that has hidden attribute? I am trying to delete the a file under C:\WINDOWS\Installer (the folders and files underneath it are hidden). I know that InstallScript's DeleteDir or DeleteFile functions won't work. Many thanks for replying.
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‎Mar 17, 2009
01:10 PM
Is this an InstallScript project? If so, try using SetFileInfo to remove the hidden attribute and then delete the file.
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‎Mar 19, 2013
12:08 AM
You need to try the Long Path Tool, helped me.