I am unable to delete a 0kb .exe application from my computer. When I right click and try to delete it, I recieve an error message that says: "cannot delete <this program> It is being used by another person or program. Close any programs that might be using the file and try again." I have tried the old restart the computer trick but i still receive the message. How do I delete this icon off of my desktop. Thanks in advance.
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Problem deleting 0kb file
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erikhertzel
MIS
1st, try deleting it in Safe Mode (F8 before windows loads)
Try using killbox
If that doesn't work, try unlocker:
ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker
Regards.
Erik
Try using killbox
If that doesn't work, try unlocker:
ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker
Regards.
Erik
OSProgrammer
Programmer
Hi!
You can boot up to MS-DOS (by using Bootable CDs or Floppydisks) and then easily delete that file....
OSP
You can boot up to MS-DOS (by using Bootable CDs or Floppydisks) and then easily delete that file....
OSP
johnbullas
Technical User
What is the file called?
Find that and google for it...
Might give you some idea of whether it is hostile or not
It might be locked and quarantined by active antivirus software on the PC.. can you run a virus check and delete the file that a way?
Might be cool NOT TO TURN OFF THE ANTIVIRUS to delete the file
Find that and google for it...
Might give you some idea of whether it is hostile or not
It might be locked and quarantined by active antivirus software on the PC.. can you run a virus check and delete the file that a way?
Might be cool NOT TO TURN OFF THE ANTIVIRUS to delete the file
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