Cannot delete a file saved to my desktop

[lmbolton40]

A file was saved to my Vista desktop. It is a small drawing file
(.dwg). About 102 KB in size. I can open it. However, I cannot delte
it, copy it, or cut it. If I try to delete it, window pops up and says
"RECYCLING 1 item". It churns and churns and churns. Nothing ever
happens.

I can rename it. Doesn't help with anyting.

Is there any hope for me?

mbolton40

 

[Mick Murphy]

Try deleting it in Safe Mode.

 

[oscar]

Did you try:

Right click file, Properties, Security tab, gain permisison to control or
delete file...

 

[Mike]

There are a couple of freeware programs that took care of "locked" file in
XP. Called "Unlocker" and "WhoLockMe." I haven't tried them in Vista. They
delete the file at next reboot. You might also check to see if there is any
process running that uses your dwg file. If so, try killing the process
before deleting.

 

[lmbolton40]

Tried *Command Prompt*. No good. Just sat there and nothing happened.
Let it churn for a couple of hours. Nothing. Any other suggestions.
Please help. I have some coleagues in my office with same problem.

;697257']Try to delete using *Command Prompt*


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[Bob]

To the OP.

Try this:
File Shredder
http://www.fileshredder.org/

 

[Bill Daggett]

bjg123 you rock
i just created a profile in here to thank you the last method of
yours did work for me(closing the explorer.exe etc)
thanks a lot

PS:I Wonder how u went about trying that weird thingi

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