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-- Hi,
I have an icon on my desktop of something one of my kids tried to download,
but download was interrupted. When I left click on it the response is "not a
valid win32 application". When I try to delete it, it says it is being used
by another programme or person, and to close the programme or files that
maybe using it.

This is probably very simple....but I can't get rid of it!!!!

HELP
Aussie
 
Hi aussie, try deleted the offending file in safe mode. Otherwise a utility my assist:-

Unlocker
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
Cannot delete file: Access is denied
There has been a sharing violation.
The source or destination file may be in use.
The file is in use by another program or user.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.

Utility for Deleting Invalid Files
http://www.purgeie.com/delinv.htm
For invalid/UNC file/folder name deleting, rather than the in use problem

For more information see these links if required:-
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081
You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298345
"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
 
aussie said:
-- Hi,
I have an icon on my desktop of something one of my kids tried to download,
but download was interrupted. When I left click on it the response is "not a
valid win32 application". When I try to delete it, it says it is being used
by another programme or person, and to close the programme or files that
maybe using it.

This is probably very simple....but I can't get rid of it!!!!

HELP
Aussie
Click to expand...

Boot into safe mode then delete it. To boot into safe mode restart the
computer, as the BIOS screen disappears repeatedly tap the F8 key until
the Advanced Options menu appears. Choose safe mode.
 
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