File won't delete

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I have a file I can't delete. When I try to delete it I get a message saying
the file is being used by another application, even when no other
applications are in use. I cannot access the properties of the file either.
 
You could try to delete it in Safe Mode (pressing F8 a few times while
booting).

Or, after determining the full path (with a Windows Search) go to Start >
Run and type
cmd
click OK
navigate to the folder and try deleting with
del <filename>
 
Did you try starting it up in safemode and then deleting it? I recommend
trying that if you haven't. Safemode only starts up the very basic programs
of windows, and often will let you delete files you wouldn't normally be able
to.
 
Jim said:
I have a file I can't delete. When I try to delete it I get a message
saying
the file is being used by another application, even when no other
applications are in use. I cannot access the properties of the file
either.
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or alter the files. The changes are made to your hard drive before Windows
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Can't delete files tutorial.

http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/moveonboot.html
 
Open Task Manager end task "explorer.exe", attempt to delete the file now.
Or delete the file in Safe Mode. If this does not help, Use process explorer
(www.sysinternals.com) to see which process has locked that file. For
additional help on deleting stubborn files and folders, see this page for
several different approaches:

http://aumha.org/a/stubborn.php
 
I have encountered the same problem with downloadable games,

have deleted all files but still the desktop icon refuses to move

will try this remedy and see if it helps.

thank you in advance for your assistance.

c. m.
 
Killing explorer as a process worked for me, glad I found this as this
problem has bugged me for years.

Mik
 
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