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How do I remove a file from Vista?

Discussion in 'Software' started by Nikilet, Nov 17, 2008.

Nikilet Private First Class

I removed Adobe Flash Player 9 and installed 10. However, there is still a file from 9 that Secunia picks up. The file is Flash9f.ocx. This file was also left over in other places and I removed it with no problem, but Vista won't let me remove this last one.

The path is C/Windows/System 32/Macromed/Flash

Can someone help?

Thank you,
Nikilet

Nikilet, Nov 17, 2008

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DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

Hi

Try the Adobe Flash uninstaller app, it will remove all Flash versions, then re-install the latest version 10, dont have any browser windows open when uninstalling as that file is an activex one and with a browser window open the files active.

http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=tn_14157

Could also try this Unlocker app http://majorgeeks.com/Unlocker_d4660.html

DavidGP, Nov 17, 2008

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Nikilet Private First Class

Funny thing is that I used the uninstaller before I installed 10, but maybe I had IE open and minimized and didn't realize it. Thanks for your help!

Nikilet, Nov 17, 2008

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