cannot delete video files

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I have downloaded a very large video clip (2.66 GB) which I want to delete, but am told it is being used by another person or program. To make matters worse, I have copied it into the My Documenets area so now have 2 copies and can delete neither. Please help - it is really clogging my computer up
Thanks
 
Lesley said:
I have downloaded a very large video clip (2.66 GB) which I want to
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delete, but am told it is being used by another person or program. To make
matters worse, I have copied it into the My Documenets area so now have 2
copies and can delete neither. Please help - it is really clogging my
computer up.
Thanks
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Try this: Create a new folder. Drag the movie file into that folder.
Delete that folder (and its contents!)

More info: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del
A registry fix which I have not tried personally:
http://www.dvdrhelp.com/forum/userguides/100406.php

HTH,
Ian.
 
Lesley,

Start up in the save mode with dos:\ , then delete the files.
This is the only possibility, windows sucks with these problems, the have no
answers.


Gregor



Lesley said:
I have downloaded a very large video clip (2.66 GB) which I want to
Click to expand...
delete, but am told it is being used by another person or program. To make
matters worse, I have copied it into the My Documenets area so now have 2
copies and can delete neither. Please help - it is really clogging my
computer up.
 
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