I downloaded a movie file with the extension .avi but it would never play, so whenever I tried to delete it, I get an error message saying that it can't be deleted because it is being used by another person or program, but I'm not using it for anything, please help, I'm afraid it might be a virus, but I've ran the virus scan and nothing comes up.
2006-11-16 01:10:33 · 8 answers · asked by Jolie B 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
In light of the first answer let me clarify for those who have trouble comprehending my question: I've tried right clicking and deleting, I've tried selecting and hitting the delete key, I've tried dragging and dropping into recycle bin, and I still get the same error message.
2006-11-16 01:17:03 · update #1
Try the steps in this guide:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial131.html
At least one of them will enable you to remove this file.
2006-11-20 00:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by grinler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that Limewire is finished of viruses, besides the undeniable fact that that is totally problematical for a virus to make itself not conceivable to delete. far extra likely is that you're immediately away sharing the document decrease back to Limewire and individuals are presently downloading it out of your laptop. completely close Limewire and then attempt again. Or give up sharing in Limewire and then delete the document.
2016-11-29 04:49:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut down limewire.
You need to use windows explorer( windows key and the letter "E" at the same time). Browse to the "Incomplete" folder and delete any matching preview file for the AVI you are talking about. Then go to your download folder(You chose this when you installed limewire).
Delete the ***.avi file.
Back to the incomplete folder and delete both ***.Dat files. They will be recreated when limewire restarts next time.
2006-11-16 01:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you cant just delete it. Restart in safe mode (F8 during boot up)
you can go through and delete it like that. It will stop whatever application is using it.
or try pressing CTRL + ALT + DELETE at the same time and look at the running process's see if you have something you think might be using it (Like a media player)
2006-11-16 01:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by the_active_element 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me once. I think I had to restart in Safe Mode and then I was able to delete it. If that doesn't work then write down the path and restart in DOS or command prompt only and you definately will be able to delete it.
2006-11-16 01:20:15 · answer #5 · answered by phoenixfrc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just right click on it and select "Delete". Works for me all the time.
2006-11-16 01:13:10 · answer #6 · answered by deljack05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut down limewire
and then try to delete from folder
hope it helps...
2006-11-16 01:59:29 · answer #7 · answered by younas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download morpeus that is better
2006-11-16 05:04:49 · answer #8 · answered by javier s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋