HELP!! Can't delete AVI file

[no one important]

I've downloaded a AVI film but I can not delete it even in safe mode. I just
get this file is in use by another process and cannot by deleted. Also as
soon as I even highlght the file in explorer or whatever it slows down the
computer by at least 50% with everything I do. It's like it's a trojen
attaching it self to the system. What can I do ?

 

[CWatters]

I've downloaded a AVI film but I can not delete it even in safe mode. I just
get this file is in use by another process and cannot by deleted. Also as
soon as I even highlght the file in explorer or whatever it slows down the
computer by at least 50% with everything I do. It's like it's a trojen
attaching it self to the system. What can I do ?

Google says...

http://personal-computer-tutor.com/abc3/v31/vic31.htm

http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/howto-delete-xp.html

http://www.tweakxp.com/tweak1467.aspx

 

[Guest]

First of all, have you checked the "Add or Remove Programs" under the
Control Panel to see if it is listed to Uninstall it???

AVI - Remove

Close all open apps. Open the command prompt and navigate to the directory with the offending files. Then open the Task Manager and click on the Processes tab. select "explorer.exe" under Image Name. Click "End Process".

Now you will only have the command prompt and the task manager. In the Command Prompt, DEL the offending files
(DEL *.mpg, DEL mus*.avi, DEL test.wmv, etc.)

The files should now delete without a problem. Now go back to the task manager and click on the Applications tab. Click the "New Task..." button. in the dialog, type explorer.exe and click OK.

How do I delete an "undeletable" file?

AVI - Explorer.Exe

Start/Run/Regedit -HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.avi\shellex\PropertyHandler. And delete the "Default" key.

How to access the Command Prompt:
Start/All Programs/Accessories/Command Prompt
Or:
Start/Run/type CMD and click OK

 

[Kelly]

Remove AVI Search - File in use Error Message (Line 74)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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