I can't use my Control Panel?

Question

Whenever i access add/remove programs from my control panel, its says the file currently being used by another user, but there is only 1 user account in my computer.

It say another program is currently using this file whenever i click on internet properties from the control panel....even clicking other icons is e same too.

Answer 1

That is because it is being used by another program not another user. What type of program are you tring to remove?
1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del
2.when your task manager comes up hit the Applications tab Click the program you are trying to remove and press end task at the bottom of the window. It might keep coming back in the applications window if so it is probably spyware.

If it is spyware you need to reboot your computer and keep pressing F8 as it is restarting when you get the option start it in safe mode. When in safe mode the computer only runs the applications it absolutely needs. Try removing it now through your control panel

You should get some anti-spyware software This is where I got mine and I swear by it http://free-spyware-nuker.com they will even give you a free scan to try it out.
I also suggest getting a registry scan it will totally fix anything the spyware messed up http://registry-nuker.com

Answer 2

hmm, here are some ways to get rid of your problem
=>May be some kind of Virus, Download and Install Kaspersky Internet Security 2006 from 9down.com
Caution:YOU MUST REMOVE ANY OTHER ANTIVIRUS OR INTERNET SECURITY BEFORE INSTALLING THAT, OR ELSE IT MIGHT CAUSE SYSTEM CRASH.
=>Open Task Manager, on the processor tab, see for any kind of program that
->You have installed recently,
->Might cause this problem
->Is unusual
->Is unknown and not seen before
Select if found any and end processor
=>Last chance : Reinstall windows
Best of luck Dude (^_^)

Answer 3

OMG.

First of all, did you close down the Program you wanted to remove, before you went to Add/Remove?

If you didn't, then do so.

If you did and it still says that, then you've got a motha of an infection.

In that case, you need to probably format the disc and reinstall Windows.

All the best.

Cheers

Answer 4

if you have more then 1 account on ur pc but ur login to frist 1 shut down pc then restart pc. then login to other account and then shut down pc again do this on all accounts then go back to frist account and login to ur pc. then try to access ur control panel

Answer 5

Make sure that the other user is logged off, first.

Answer 6

you need to close all software before you can remove it.