How do I delete an unneeded file that says it's write protected or in use? I don't need it anymore, and it is affecting the way the user accts on my computer log in. I've been told to delete it, but when I try, it says the file is in use or the disk is write protected.
2006-10-01 04:23:53 · 5 answers · asked by aceswyf 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If you can browse to the folder, right click on the file and uncheck the write-protected option.
If the OS is convinced it's in use, that's trickier. You may need to reboot to a DOS prompt (for Win98 and earlier) to delete it. For XP, you can try safe mode but might need to boot from a CD, or even pull the drive and attach it as a 2nd/external drive (booting a different copy of Windows than the one on that drive) in order to delete it.
2006-10-01 04:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by C-Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just hit alt ctrl delete and go into the processes tab, then find the program that is using that file, and hit end process, then you will be able to delete the file
2006-10-01 04:35:34 · answer #2 · answered by Igor K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the right mouse button to view the context menu. Select 'properties'. Check the attributes.
2006-10-01 04:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by CHEVICK_1776 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try using file unlocker from http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/unlocker1.8.5.exe
it will do the trick
2006-10-01 04:28:08 · answer #4 · answered by Tiger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if i was you i use c-mans idea... it works...
2006-10-01 05:15:03 · answer #5 · answered by fauzaan_786 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋