I can't delete a file my bro downloaded that name is too long and can't rename it
2006-12-16 14:12:26 · 11 answers · asked by bocaj r 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Sometimes we issue too many commands too quickly and the PC gets confused. When this happens to me, I free memory by shutting down, then turning off power at the surge protector. Wait a minute, then power on. Try again.
2006-12-16 16:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right click the file. Copy the name and do a search in all files. Start>Search
You may have to delete a file associated with it in order to delete the file. You can also see if it show's up in add/remove programs.
2006-12-16 22:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perform a 'Clean Boot' of Windows and you should then be able to remove the file as whatever is using it will most likely be disabled. Below is a link for the Microsoft instructions on how to clean boot a Windows XP machine. Instructions for other operating systems are available as well.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
2006-12-16 22:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jake F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a couple of answers for you, depending on what the file is. I use McAfee for my security on one of my PC's. You can go to their site and tell them the file and ask how to get rid of it. For instance,there is a lot of adware out there that makes it very difficult to get rid of. Also, you can search the Internet, not just your PC, for the file. A lot of people out there, who are VERY anti-adware,etc., actually have sites devoted to this type of thing, and lastly, there are several "free" programs available that will let you drag, drop and shred just about anything. Over the years, I've found a lot of irritable files that are difficult to get rid of, but none have been impossible.
2006-12-16 23:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by Darlena W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
click on the file and then click delete, if that does,nt work the go t add/remove programs, if that does,nt work go to the web site that your brother downloaded the file from and click to delete it over the web, check and make sure they did,nt load ad ware or spy ware on to your system.
2006-12-16 22:18:28 · answer #5 · answered by Master 7th [EM] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The file is probably in use, restart the computer in safe mode then delete it
2006-12-16 22:15:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a chance that the file got downloaded by your browser may be a virus. so try running an anti-virus software.
2006-12-16 22:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by raahul_raj 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use unlocker (it'll automatically handle the problem and its free)
ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker
2006-12-16 22:17:11 · answer #8 · answered by lariru 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure its not running try ctrl alt del if its running close it and they try removing it
2006-12-16 22:14:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop downloading porn off P2Ps
2006-12-16 22:15:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋