How can I delete file which i suspect to be the cause of slowing down my computer?

Question

I recently downloaded this video file from the internet and ive been trying to delete it to no avail. A message box that says "another program is using it, etc" always pops up. Ive already closed all opened programs and have restarted my computer but i still get the same message.

Answer 1

Try starting in safe mode (F8 while it's showing the splash screen; you may have to hit it a few times. Pick safe mode from the menu and tell it you do NOT want to restore; you want to go to safe mode).

Delete the file and reboot normally.

Answer 2

According you description,you have serious spyare problem, Your PC is infected with a browser hijacker,Its on your pc and you need to remove it.

Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you have no an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.
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As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.

After into safe mode,run a anti-spyware to killllllllll the spyware and adware on you pc.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

There's a free program called "Move on Boot" put out by Gipo. Do a Google search for it, it's well worth your while because it's the only thing I've ever found that moves files like that.

Answer 4

Go into safe mode, and delete it, also do some spyware scans to
be on the safe side here are some free ones http://www.basicspywaretips.com/spywareremovaltool.html

Answer 5

start the computer in ms dos with f8 key
type the command just like it --> cd\windows\system32
and go to that folder where you download the file
in that folder type del *.* this command remove the file
start the computer normally

best of luck
good by