Invalid files on my harddisk and I can't delete them!

[Bane25]

While unzipping some files, a bunch of invalid files were created for some reason.
They have junk characters in their name, so when I tried to delete them, it wouldn't let
me. It keeps saying "File System Error." So I did a ScanDisk and it found problems...
I made it fix them, and now it doesn't find any problems. However, the junk files are
still there and I can't rename them, delete them, or even wipe them. Does anyone know
of a way to wipe the files without windows complaining? I tried to do it in DOS too, but
it wouldn't work either.

I've unzipped the same files before with no problems, what could have caused this?
P.S., I've been experimenting with different VIA IDE Bus Mastering drivers, trying to
find one that runs stable and fast. Could this have been a result of bad drivers?

-Bane25:|

 

[obenton]

I'd get my data off the drive and reformat.

 

[Sugadaddy]

I had the same problem with a file that had a weird name, couldn't delete it... I had finally settled on leaving it there after putting it in a hidden folder, but just two days ago, I installed Norton Systemworks and I scanned my hard drive with Norton disk doctor and it found the error and repaired it. (scandisk couldn't)

I'd try that before reformatting if you can get that program. It's part of Norton Utilities I think.