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cant delete file

Discussion in 'All other topics' started by attuattu, Nov 18, 2004.

  1. attuattu

    attuattu Member

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    i cant delete .wmv video clip. it says = used by another person or program. no program is using it i think. what i do?
     
    attuattu, Nov 18, 2004
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    try going in safe mode to delete file
     
    ddp, Nov 18, 2004
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    did you download it via bit torrent? if so close bit torrent, or whatever filesharing app..
     
    punx777, Nov 18, 2004
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    sammorris Senior member

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    Get a program off the net called "MoveOnBoot" by GiPo@Utilities. With that you simply right click on the offending file, tell it to delete after the next boot, and after a restart the file is gone!! I have found no other successful method for getting rid of some files, not even safe mode. This program is incredibly useful. Windows xp does have a habit of locking onto files and not letting them go...
     
    sammorris, Nov 20, 2004
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