I downloaded a jpg file from Limewire with a long name and i cant get rid of it. It just says cant delete. I can not rename it or delete the folder or move it. It does not say used by another program. Please does anyone know a program that can delete this file? the file doesnt open either.
2007-02-21 09:19:11 · 5 answers · asked by kalloggs40 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Sounds like it may be Trojan or have hidden scripts within it's code. That's why I always tell people to stay away from LimeWire. Have you tried deleting it in DOS mode? Start--> RUN-->CMD. From there navigate to your folder where the file is and delete it. Or in Safemode. Also try to disconnect your machine from everything. Modem, phone, printer, etc. Just run the PC. Also run a scan for adware/spyware. You maybe surprised at what you find. Hope this helps.
The Syko Ward
2007-02-21 09:31:57 · answer #1 · answered by The Syko Ward 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get a message like:
Cannot delete file: Access is denied
There has been a sharing violation.
The source or destination file may be in use.
The file is in use by another program or user.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.
you might try Unlocker which is free at
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
It has worked well for me.
2007-02-21 10:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by Xeno P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that file is sharing with some other program, you will not be able to delete it. So reboot your PC and then you try. It will go because it's sharing file with another program is disconnected.
Good luck, it will definately work.
2007-02-21 09:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by LitrateKB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had exactly the same problem twice now. First time i had it i scanned it and found the file linked into others with adware. Ive tried that this time on another file but it hasnt worked!! im really stumped about wat to do......
2007-02-21 09:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it must be less difficult to let us know what the document is (call), additionally you're able to now no longer be the administrator account on your laptop which would possibly no longer assist you delete pc documents and yet another records, attempt going to the uninstall utility button and in looking it interior the checklist and uninstall it must be?
2016-11-24 22:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋