How to remove a supposed DOS-based program??

[Guest]

I downloaded a program - YahELite - which looks like it runs in DOS. I saved
the application to my desktop. I am trying to remove this program from my
computer, but I keep getting a message that it is in use, so obviously it is
running. I have checked everywhere and there does not seem to be a folder for
it, nor can I find it in the Task Manager. I have located the command prompt
via Documents and Settings-->Administrator-->Start
Menu-->Programs-->Accessories--Command Prompt, but I'm not sure what to type
or if I need to use that. I have no idea how to end the program so I can
remove it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

*I am running WindowsXP Pro*

~I hope I'm in the right discussion group,if not I apologize.~

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Try the following utility:

Unlocker v1.7.5
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#download

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
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| I downloaded a program - YahELite - which looks like it runs in DOS. I saved
| the application to my desktop. I am trying to remove this program from my
| computer, but I keep getting a message that it is in use, so obviously it is
| running. I have checked everywhere and there does not seem to be a folder for
| it, nor can I find it in the Task Manager. I have located the command prompt
| via Documents and Settings-->Administrator-->Start
| Menu-->Programs-->Accessories--Command Prompt, but I'm not sure what to type
| or if I need to use that. I have no idea how to end the program so I can
| remove it.
|
| Any help would be greatly appreciated.
|
| *I am running WindowsXP Pro*
|
| ~I hope I'm in the right discussion group,if not I apologize.~

 

[Mark Dormer]

Look for the process ntvdm.exe.
or
Reboot, that should end it.

Regards
Mark Dormer

 

[Guest]

Hi Carey,
Thanx for the suggestion.I downloaded the application and installed it,
however, I don't see the option in the right-click menu.Does that it is not
locked? I'm not even sure if Unlocker is running because when I click on it,
nothing happens.

 

[Guest]

Hi Mark,
I appreciate the suggestion. I looked for the process that you mentioned and
it is not listed.Also, I have tried rebooting, but it doesnt help.I try to
delete the YahElite after reboot and I still get the same message.

 

[Ricky]

Try this program..it may help..
http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/moveonboot.html

| Hi Mark,
| I appreciate the suggestion. I looked for the process that you
mentioned and
| it is not listed.Also, I have tried rebooting, but it doesnt help.I
try to
| delete the YahElite after reboot and I still get the same message.
|
| "Mark Dormer" wrote:
|
| > Look for the process ntvdm.exe.
| > or
| > Reboot, that should end it.
| >
| > Regards
| > Mark Dormer
| >
| > | > >I downloaded a program - YahELite - which looks like it runs in
DOS. I
| > >saved
| > > the application to my desktop. I am trying to remove this
program from my
| > > computer, but I keep getting a message that it is in use, so
obviously it
| > > is
| > > running. I have checked everywhere and there does not seem to be
a folder
| > > for
| > > it, nor can I find it in the Task Manager. I have located the
command
| > > prompt
| > > via Documents and Settings-->Administrator-->Start
| > > Menu-->Programs-->Accessories--Command Prompt, but I'm not sure
what to
| > > type
| > > or if I need to use that. I have no idea how to end the program
so I can
| > > remove it.
| > >
| > > Any help would be greatly appreciated.
| > >
| > > *I am running WindowsXP Pro*
| > >
| > > ~I hope I'm in the right discussion group,if not I apologize.~
| >
| >
| >

 

[S. Taylor]

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL keys to open the Task Manager.
Open a command prompt. Start Menu | All Programs | Accessories | Command
Prompt

In the Task Manager select the Processes tab, then select the Explorer.exe
process and click
the End Process Button. ClickYes to confirm the action.

In the Command Prompt window use these commands:
cd %userprofile%\desktop
del <filename>
Replace <filename> with the name of the file to be deleted.

In the Task Manager click File | New Task (Run...) | type in Explorer.exe
and click OK