file in use by another program

[Brandon]

When trying to move some files around I get a "file in use
by another program" error. There are no other programs
running. Is there any way to fix this? It's starting to
become annoying. Thanks.

 

[Tony]

Get PROCexp from www.sysinternals.com

runs like Task Mgr but way better.
Display DLLs or Handles... choose File handles icon
then search for file. it will tell you which parent process has it open then
rt click to delete handle, then you can delete the file.. but be careful...


Works very well on trojans

 

[Kelly]

Hi Brandon,

Very old topic/bug. It should have been fixed by now. (

Suggestions:

Can't Delete a File or Folder in XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del

You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;Q320081

WhoLockMe Explorer Extension v1.04 beta (NT-Win2K-XP)
http://www.dr-hoiby.com/WhoLockMe/

Inuse.exe: File-In-Use Replace Utility
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/tools/existing/inuse-o.asp

How to replace in-use files at Windows restart
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/q181/3/45.asp&NoWebContent=1