Cannot delete file, help!
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About 15 mins ago I created a text file, example "test.txt".
Then I renamed it to "test.exe" (I change the extension, just test only)
Indeed it become a .exe file, so it worked. I then tried to delete the file but they say the file is being used or whatever, so cannot delete. The common message when you use a file and attempt to delete it.
Can someone help me?
I tried to reboot, go safe mode and delete oso cannot.
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Rename back to .txt
If not, rename it as .exe.txt -
Tried to rename as test.txt
They say cannot rename: It is being used by another person or program.
The same message one.
I try .exe.txt they say must type a file name. -
cool..later go try.
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http://www.killbox.net/downloads/KillBox.exe
Browse to where the file is located, and select Standard File Kill. -
restart comp la...Originally posted by Darkdrium:Tried to rename as test.txt
They say cannot rename: It is being used by another person or program.
The same message one.
I try .exe.txt they say must type a file name.
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When I try to use Killbox and delete, it says "This file could not be deleted"
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restart your compOriginally posted by Darkdrium:When I try to use Killbox and delete, it says "This file could not be deleted"
cuz by the time u restart it..
the file is most probably not running anymore..
so.. it can be deleted. -
If cannot, use the Delete on Reboot option.Originally posted by Darkdrium:When I try to use Killbox and delete, it says "This file could not be deleted" -
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Yes, I did that. Restarted computer, but tried all these and no work.
If your talking about system restore, the last System Checkpoint was May 31st.
But if I do a restore will it work? -
No.Originally posted by Darkdrium:Yes, I did that. Restarted computer, but tried all these and no work.
If your talking about system restore, the last System Checkpoint was May 31st.
But if I do a restore will it work?
As I've said, use the Delete on Reboot option for Killbox. -
knn, never try my option..
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think mayi most resourceful liao..Originally posted by DC+:knn, never try my option.. -
Sorry, wanted to edit my post but cannot, stupid 5 minute delay thing.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:No.
As I've said, use the Delete on Reboot option for Killbox.
I tried that option, my file successfully deleted.
Thank you!! -
Please be more patient. The user has to try all solutions given out.Originally posted by DC+:knn, never try my option..
Anyway, his problem is solved. -
Great!Originally posted by Darkdrium:Sorry, wanted to edit my post but cannot, stupid 5 minute delay thing.
I tried that option, my file successfully deleted.
Thank you!! -
knn...cannot workOriginally posted by Darkdrium:
About 15 mins ago I created a text file, example "test.txt".
Then I renamed it to "test.exe" (I change the extension, just test only)
Indeed it become a .exe file, so it worked. I then tried to delete the file but they say the file is being used or whatever, so cannot delete. The common message when you use a file and attempt to delete it.
Can someone help me?
I tried to reboot, go safe mode and delete oso cannot. 
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u oso go create text and change the extension to .exe?
U go download the thing mayi linked to me lor.
confirm can de.
if cannot, too bad -
cannot create the .exe lei...Originally posted by Darkdrium:u oso go create text and change the extension to .exe?
U go download the thing mayi linked to me lor.
confirm can de.
if cannot, too bad
i can delete lor.. -
woo...can le...
i didn't use notepad on first try..found out i was using new->text document -
Oh, u must go Folder Options and SHow File Extensions.
Simply go My Computer
Click on Tools > Folder Options
When Folder Options comes out click on the "View" tab.
In the list of items under Advanced Settings, uncheck the box next to "Hide extensions for known file types"
Then click OK.
Den u create a text file.
When you want to create text make sure put .txt in the end because you show the file extension. -
try this product called PurgeIE... works everytime i cannot delete a file...
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try running another exe program. maybe it will do the trick.
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PurgeIE is for clearing internet files.Originally posted by ryanking:try this product called PurgeIE... works everytime i cannot delete a file...