Cannot Delete File

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John E. Golden

I have a 232 KB file on my desktop called Nikon Monitor. I sold my Nikon
digital camera a year ago and have been unable to delete this file although
I did delet the other Nikon software that came with the camera.

When I try to delete this file I get the message:

"Cannot delete NkvMon: Access denied. Make sure that disk is not full or
write-protected or that the file is not currently in use."

It's making me crazy. How can I get rid of this file?

Thanks in acvance for your assistance.

Regards,
John E. Golden
 
John said:
I have a 232 KB file on my desktop called Nikon Monitor. I sold my
Nikon digital camera a year ago and have been unable to delete this
file although I did delet the other Nikon software that came with the
camera.

When I try to delete this file I get the message:

"Cannot delete NkvMon: Access denied. Make sure that disk is not
full or write-protected or that the file is not currently in use."

It's making me crazy. How can I get rid of this file?

Thanks in acvance for your assistance.
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It is probably running in Regular Mode. Use the System Configuration
Utility to stop it from starting with Windows.

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time
you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick
the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

If the program doesn't appear on the Startup tab using msconfig, then
boot into Safe Mode and delete it there. Do this by repeatedly tapping
the F8 key as the computer is starting up. This will get you to the
right menu. Navigate using your Up arrow key; the mouse will not work
here.

Malke
 
As you suggested, I brought up the System Configuration Utility, went into
the Startup area, and unchecked the box next to the "probable culprit."
Then I rebooted and checked the box that said in effect, "don't bother me
with this again. Then, FINALLY, I was able to delete the stupid thing.

Thank you very kindly.

Regards,
John E. Golden
 
John said:
As you suggested, I brought up the System Configuration Utility, went
into the Startup area, and unchecked the box next to the "probable
culprit." Then I rebooted and checked the box that said in effect,
"don't bother me
with this again. Then, FINALLY, I was able to delete the stupid
thing.

Thank you very kindly.
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You're very welcome. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

Malke
 
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