Cannot delete file

When I try to delete a file on my hard drive I get an error stating the following; "Cannot rename file, It is being used by another person or program. Close all programs that might be using the file and try again" I have tried closing all programs that might be using the file and I also disconnected my internet and tried again, I got the same results... Does anyone have an explanation? or do I have to format? lol

 

1. What is the name of the file?
2. ctrl/alt/delete opens your processes/apps/etc
look in here for the file assc. that you are trying
to delete.
3. #2 assumes WinXP OS, other OS....start/run/
msconfig/startup
4. post it

 

Just curious

have you tried rebooting your computer. A lot of the times the program will be able to be deleted after a reboot.

 

Try deleting it in start / run / browse. Iv see the same prob in win explorer.

 

it is not a running app. it was a file created from a program(not sure what program) it is called premier.exe. he said it was a crack for one of his games. I have rebooted many times. there are no unkown running processes in my msconfig im pretty tight with these. and it will not delete in the browse window any other ideas?

 

Delete it from a boot disc i gess.........

 

Try this.
Open Notepad. Click on File, click on open. Browse to the files location and highlight the file. Right click and hit delete.

 

OK try this program. It has done the job right quite a few times


http://www.diamondcs.com.au/index.php?page=dellater

 

The file may be write protected . Click properties and see if it is a read only ; if so , uncheck it . Then delete it .

 

Hey I have the same problem. I have 2 files I cannot get rid of. DAMN Kazza and my stupidity> help?

 

Use safe mode to delete it. The easiest way.

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