How to I get rid of this file?

Question

I tried downloading a game on limewire but it wasn't working so I deleted it, then I deleted lime wire cause I didn't want to use it, but some how the file is still there and some how more files are appearing for some reason, how do I make this stop?

I found it in the shared folder but I STILL can't get
rid of it, anymore ideas?

Answer 1

When you download from limewire or any other programs similar to it, it is downloaded into your shared folder.
you could go to
my computer>>local disk drive (c)>>there should be a shared folder...if not, go to users, and click your user account and it should be there

or

you can just click run and type in shared folder and it should be there...
from there you can delete the files.

good luck =]

Answer 2

First, go into Safe Mode and run your antivirus software and antispyware.
Then, try again to remove the program.
I will include information on Safe Mode, antispyware, and removing stubborn software:

>>>As soon as you see the system trying to load (it will probably be black and white)
>>>and before Windows tries to load,
>>>press and hold the F8 key.
>>>Continue holding it down until you see a black and white DOS menu. I think Safe Mode is F3.

Click Start, Run. Run your AV program.
Then run antispyware.


(When you are finished, you will “EXIT” to Windows. Your desktop icons will probably be out of order – just drag them back.)

I would Restart, then run a full system scan to be safe.
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download spybot here
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,22262-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html
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Windows XP
In Windows XP, there are a couple ways to remove an undeleteable file, a manual way, and a couple automated ways using some freeware programs. First, I'll show you the manual way.

Manual Method

If you already know the path to the file, please skip to Step 7
1. Click on Start, Search, All Files and Folders
2. Type the name of the undeletable file in the box shown
3. Make sure the Look In box shows the correct drive letter
4. Click Search and let the computer find the file
5. Once the file is located, right-click on it and choose properties, make a note of the file location. Usually this is something similar to

c:\windows\system32\undeleteablefilesname.exe

6. Close the search box
7. Click on Start, Run, and type CMD and Press Enter to open a Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. window
8. Leave the Command Prompt window open, but proceed to close all other open programs
9. Click on Start, Run and type TASKMGR.EXE and press Enter to start Task Manager
10. Click on the Processes tab, click on the process named Explorer.exe and click on End Process.
11. Minimize Task Manager but leave it open
12. Go back to the Command Prompt window and change to the directory where the file is located. To do this, use the CD command. You can follow the example below.

Example: to change to the Windows\System32 directory you would enter the following command and Press Enter

cd \windows\system32

13. Now use the DEL command to delete the offending file. Type DEL where is the file you wish to delete.

Example: del undeletable.exe
14. Use ALT-TAB to go back to Task Manager
15. In Task Manager, click File, New Task and enter EXPLORER.EXE to restart the Windows shell.
16. Close Task Manager

Programs to automatically delete a file

Remove on Reboot Shell Extension
This is a nice extension that loads into the right click menu. All you have to do is right-click on a file and choose "Remove on Next Reboot" and the file will be deleted the next time the computer restarts. Although it probably should only be used by more advanced computer users since it may be TOO easy to delete files using this program.

Pocket Killbox
A simple .exe file that you can use to delete undeleteable files, although the program will also delete temporary files, edit the HOSTS file, and more. A definite must have program when you are fighting an annoying spyware or adware program that won't remove.

Unlocker
Unlocker is another program that runs from the right click menu. Its simple and very effective. The website even has a side by side comparision of other programs that accomplish this task.

Using one of the three tools shown above, you should be able to remove those annoying undeleteable files once and for all.

Answer 3

You prob got a virus from the file or spyware Update ur virus software and download spybot search and destroy to get rid of spyware.... Hope this helps

Answer 4

download a virus scanner, get the latest updates then scan your pc for viruses. also download windows defender or spybot and so a spyware check.

Answer 5

try download the limewire again