Stale file handle - can't delete file even with rm -f

Regarding NTFS (only):

If the problem is accessing files on an ntfs filesystem that’s damaged, the only reliable resolve is to repair the filesystem using Microsoft’s own proprietary tool chkdsk.exe in a Windows environment (as mentioned earlier) in order to hopefully access your files.

As you no longer have a Windows installation, chkdsk.exe can also be run from a bootable DVD/ISO/USB such as Hiren’s Boot, also mentioned previously.

If you would like a deeper understanding of some of the points raised (re: ntfs) you might find the following article of interest.

It’s a long read with a lot of important detail, but it does cover many things you should be aware of with respect Linux on NTFS.

Regards.

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