Cannot delete file

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Linda

I have several large illustrator EPS or AI files on my
desktop that I cannot delete. I get an error message that
the file is "being used by another user or program."
However, it is not. I'm the only user and no other
programs are running. I've rebooted my computer and tried
again. Still the same problem. Any suggestions?
 
Easiest way is to log on as another user with
administrative privileges, then you can browse to
documents and settings\username\desktop and delete the
files.
Only issue with that is you need to know how to set up a
user.
control panel - users and accounts.
just make a new user (if you don't already have another
one) and make it a member of the administrators group.
Then log on with it.
good luck!
 
Linda said:
I have several large illustrator EPS or AI files on my
desktop that I cannot delete. I get an error message that
the file is "being used by another user or program."
However, it is not. I'm the only user and no other
programs are running. I've rebooted my computer and tried
again. Still the same problem. Any suggestions? ok mabey i can help i dont
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no for sure you can try this at your own risk ok go into safe mode delete
the files then delete out of BIN ok then come out of safe mode ok this
should work but if not i am sorry i tried
 
Linda said:
I have several large illustrator EPS or AI files on my
desktop that I cannot delete. I get an error message that
the file is "being used by another user or program."
However, it is not. I'm the only user and no other
programs are running. I've rebooted my computer and tried
again. Still the same problem. Any suggestions?
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yes i have one do this ok copy the files frist ok just in case you need them
as long as they are not program files you should be ok remember where they
where for you can put them back just in case ok be safe and not sorry later
ok do you no how two go into safe mode if you do go two safe mode then
delete them out completly this should work note ok do not get rid of files
that you might need later always remember where you took them from this will
really help you in the long run ok it might even save your computer ok your
friend Jeff (e-mail address removed)
 
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