I downloaded an mpeg file on my hard drive that doesn't work. Now I can't delete it, I can't move it, nothing. It's like a tattoo! I ran a complete system virus scan and deleted any questionable content, but the mpeg is still there. How can I make this go away?
2006-11-27 19:34:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
No, you most probably don't have a virus. The reason why you can't delete or rename the file is because some application (probably a crashed instance of your player) is keeping it open. Downloading and running anti-virus programs will NOT solve your problem, so everybody who suggested you to do so (with their canned answers) is wasting your time.
Rebooting the computer most probably WILL solve the problem - in the sense that it will get rid of the application that is keeping the file open and you'll be able to delete file. It's a bit of an overkill, though - in the sense that it is not necessary.
The best solution is to install the free shell extension Unlocker - see the link below. Then right-click on the offending file, select Unlocker from the menu that pops up and follow the instructions.
2006-11-28 21:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by Vesselin Bontchev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chances are some other program is already got a lock on this file. Reboot your computer and hit F7 and load into safe mode. Try to delete the file then.
There is an offchance it could be a virus, You can download A copy of AOL's Active
Virus Shield. It's based on Kaspersky's Lab Antivirus
Which is one of the top rated killers.
You can download it and watch the walkthrough on
how to install it here:
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2006-11-28 04:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by radicalfunscout 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try system restore i( in my computer or control panel), date back 1 day before u downloaded mpeg file or try rebooting computer.
2006-11-28 03:41:30 · answer #3 · answered by Jules 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If antivirus and spyware remover software does not work, you can try to restore the computer to an older working configuration. Detailed instructions are posted at http://fixit.in/systemrestore.html
2006-11-28 04:21:43 · answer #4 · answered by BU1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
restart your pc. then delete it.
if you still can't delete it after restarting, then try a hard delete in dos mode.
2006-11-28 03:47:34 · answer #5 · answered by Taran 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey !
first you should take your computer to sb who really knows sth about it ,before asking in yahoo ASK !!
but at all , come on . your pc doesn't need that much attention !
be happy with it . and just enjoy yourslef !!!!
Take care , babye !
2006-11-28 03:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by kitten 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what does it say when you try to delete it?
2006-11-28 03:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by luchare 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋