deleted folder keeps reappearing

hello, I downloaded a movie from the internet (ext.avi). However when i try to delete it, a message comes up saying that the file is being used by another progam and cannot be deleted. I checked on the internet and found a solution to this issue - by deleting a file form the windows register. It worked...for a while. Now whenever I restart my pc, the folder(empty) keeps appearing on my desktop. How do i get rid of it permanently?
Frodo66

 

Try getting the unlocker http://majorgeeks.com/Unlocker_d4660.html and install.
Then try to delete the file. An unlocker window should come up telling you what program is trying to use the file. Is it explorer.exe or something else?

Once you know what program is using the file click on "Unlock All" in the unlocker window and see if it can delete the folder. {I'm guessing the folder is related to the name of the already deleted avi?}

 

Thamks for your response Sach2.......i checked for unlocker...do i have to purchase this? Yes the folder name is the name of the deleted avi.
frodo66

 

thanks again....i will try latertonite and let you know how it went:

 

Hello again,
I installed unlocker as suggested and then restarted my pc to get the 'ghost' folder. I right-clicked on the folder and deleted it....i did not see any window come up from the 'unlocker' program. The folder is now sitting in the recycle bin...
Frodo66:

 

i tried deleting using "unlocker"....it said "no locking handle found". I still deleted it from unlocker and it deleted, but came back up when i restarted.
I next tried using unlocker to rename and move i to a next folder. When i restarted my pc again, the folder which i moved it to contained the ghost folder (renamed), but the original ghost foldder returned to my desktop!!
I did not try "killbox" or "moveonboot" as i believe these may have to be purchased.
Help!

 

It doesn't sound like it is a problem with deleting the folder but a problem of it being recreated. What program did you use to download the folder and avi? Are you absolutely sure that that program isn't trying to download it again? Maybe open the program and make sure there is no reference to the avi in the program.

 

it is realy a problem of the folder reappearing...the folder is empty (0 bytes)..and the movie is not being downloaded

 

Assuming you used a p2p app for this movie (tsk ), is it possible the app is recreating it because the torrent is still active in the program, when it starts up?

Can't hurt to uninstall said program and see, if thats the case.

 

I don't believe i had used the P2P software that i am using right now to download the movie (Vuze)....but i will uninstall it and try deleting and checking again.
Initially to delete the folder, i had followed instructions that i found in the webpage below. I was able to delete the file, but the reappearing folder issue came up after i rebooted. I am now unsure if the key i deleted has anything to with the new issue.
Would be happy for more advice.

http://personal-computer-tutor.com/abc3/v31/vic31.htm

 

i will try relocating the folder tonite.
The folder's name is the name of the movie (not Download).

 

I relocated the folder, but it keeps appearing on the desktop after startup - in fact it is always the last folder to appear (just before the pc is ready for use).
I deleted Vuze - problem still exists.
Help!

 

What program did you use to download the file/folder?
Check Start>All Programs>Startup folder, is there any program set to open?
Check Start>Run>type in msconfig hit OK. Under the Startup tab is there any P2P program listed? [Hit Cancel to exit msconfig]

 

I am not sure of the program....it was my first attempt at downloading a movie from the internet (Torrentpond.com website) and i was unfamiliar with the method to do it. I didnt realise at the time that i required a program like Vuze. When i opened the torrent, it automatically created the folder on the desktop.
The program in the startup folder is Bluetooth.
I am not seeing any P2P progam listed under the startup tab.
Frodo66