I have a file that someone downloaded and i cant get rid of it! i have tried deleting it and moving it but it wont do anything. i went on properties to see if its a read only file but its not. its not checked. what is it and how do i delete it? do i need to completely wipe my computer just to get rid of one file? is it a virus if it doesnt delete? please help! its really annoying me!! please give simple instructions lol thanks! x
2006-07-30 02:46:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
What happens when you try to delete it?
You might want to delete it in DOS command prompt instead. Restart your computer and then hit F8 before the Windows logo comes up, then start up in safe mode, but choose the option to start up in DOS mode.
Then just use the cd command to browse to that directory where the file is at, and then just use the command del
2006-07-30 02:50:46 · answer #1 · answered by Sean I.T ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got some very good answers above, so I won't add my 2 cents. What I do want to add is that you can't blame the computer because you don't know how to handle it. The computer's a machine, luv, and it does what YOU tell it to do, and if something doesn't work, it's up to YOU to take alternative actions. In most cases, the root of the Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair :)
2006-07-30 02:59:39 · answer #2 · answered by Paul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can do better than that, A link to a free program that will remove the file when you reboot. Download the program, run it, select the file you want to remove and then reboot your computer. Voila! it's gone. I've used it to great satisfaction. Good luck!
2006-07-30 02:52:34 · answer #3 · answered by Rowdy answers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what it says when you try to remove it, If it says: The file may still be in use, try close a few programs down if that doesn't work try getting anitvirus to see if it IS a virus. If it still doesn't get rid of it try getting speciallist help.
2006-07-30 02:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by Elite117 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with MoveOnBoot that has been already recommended for you - I have also used this program to successfully remove a file that I couldn't delete conventionally
2006-07-30 03:03:02 · answer #5 · answered by Paul B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
had this problem with my wifes PC found out the only way was to restart the PC took a couple of hours but ensure you don't transfer the file
so frustrating its worth installing anti spywrae as this is what the program probably is
2006-08-02 19:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by bbh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boot into safe mode
1)use you antivirus software if it finds it delete it
reboot if it comes back
2)turn of system restore
reboot back to safe mode and try again (1)
some viruses attach to system restore and keep coming back
2006-07-30 10:24:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
um
disconnect your internet
delete it
and reconnect
the file is probably downloaded from a site or something like Limewire/Kazaa
disconnecting it will let u delete it
i think that will solve it
2006-07-30 07:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by Eng 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi up.
Get a program called Pocket Killbox from www.majorgeeks.com
It will remove it. Ping me back if you need step by step.
2006-07-30 02:51:06 · answer #9 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah i love msn
2006-07-30 02:51:05 · answer #10 · answered by Lita M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋