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  1. 03-15-2009 #1
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    I want to eliminate two temp files

    I have two files in my temp folder that I want to get rid of. These files
    blink and are locked; they combine and split at will. These files are:

    atievntX.KElhim
    tmp.NjTZED5982

    Is there a terminal command that I can use to eliminate these files, please?
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    If this files blink and are locked, they might be in use, cousinlucky.

    I'm not sure if root can delete them or not if they are in use.
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    MikeTBob, I believe the files are blinking because I disconnected my computer from my phone line before they could finish installing themselves. I want to get rid of them. I can always reinstall Ubuntu 8.04 onto my computer if I mess it up.
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    well in that case, you might need to use root or sudo, I'm guessing sudo will do it.
    cd /path/to/tmp/file/
    sudo rm filename
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    The files keep changing their titles and I can not get rid of them. Is there a way to open the tmp file as root?
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    Cousinlucky, there are probably a few good reasons why you can't delete these files and why they change names, I'm no expert on tmp files but I do know that the X windows system and the Desktop keep files there that are currently being used. I also know that there is an option somewhere (I'll find it) that lets you clear the /tmp after each reboot, so you won't have to worry about it.
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    Cuz-tmp should open like any other directory.
    Do this...
    ls -al /tmp > /$HOME/tmp.txt
    Wait a couple of minutes and then do it again
    ls -al /tmp >?$HOME/tmp2.txt.
    then
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     diff -ay tmp.txt tmp2.txt
    Should show you what files are changing and what they are changing into.
    The files shouldn't be getting renamed if they are from a hung or inactive process (at least I don't think that should be happening). It sounds like they are system "scratch pads" that are being written, deleted and then re-written in the course of you working on the machine.
    Again, take all advise with the understanding I know scheiss about your distro.
    Last edited by dijetlo; 03-15-2009 at 05:37 PM. Reason: mistake in coding
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    I just get " no such file or directory ".
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    Are you root (or a rootlike alter ego)?
    Can you touch a file in temp as the Kahuna?
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