Cannot delete file (XP says:in use)

[Niclas]

Hi,
I got a huge .avi-movie clip that I cannot delete. XP says it's in use but
it shouldn't be in use according to me. I have tried (besides shutting down
all programs of course) killing every task killable, doesn't help anyhow.

SO:
Anyone know how to "force" a removal of the file?

I have experienced this before in XP but I went out in the command prompt
and deleted it.
This can not be done with this stupid file though.

Oh, does anyone know what causes this and how to prevent it in the future ?
Thanks alot for reading my questions.
Be well guys,
/Niclas

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

It would be best to boot into Safe Mode, search for the file,
then delete it.

How to Delete A File That Is Seemingly "Undeletable"
http://www.theeldergeek.com/delete_undeletable_file.htm

A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


| Hi,
| I got a huge .avi-movie clip that I cannot delete. XP says it's in use but
| it shouldn't be in use according to me. I have tried (besides shutting down
| all programs of course) killing every task killable, doesn't help anyhow.
|
| SO:
| Anyone know how to "force" a removal of the file?
|
| I have experienced this before in XP but I went out in the command prompt
| and deleted it.
| This can not be done with this stupid file though.
|
| Oh, does anyone know what causes this and how to prevent it in the future ?
| Thanks alot for reading my questions.
| Be well guys,
| /Niclas

 

[Jose Francisco]

Greetings,

Try reading the following articles:
1) http://www.tweakxp.com/tweak1837.aspx
2) http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081
3)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298345&Product=winxp
[CHECK THIS OUT, this refers to your question]

Thanks and best of luck!

 

[Guest]

Video and AVI files (Copy/Play/Delete) (Windows XP):
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/r1037252815

Good Luck!

 

[Niclas]

Thanks alot for all your help guys!
I will try your suggestions when I get home today.
/Niclas

 

[Niclas]

Yeah sure, it worked.
Thanx again!
/Nisse