how to you delete a file

[smellae]

how do u delete a file that is being used by another
program. how do u figure out wut is using this file so u
can delete it?

 

[Techie]

It depends on what the file is? Can you elaborate a bit
more? if it is a .log file then you will find that the
system is writing to it and you will not be able to
delete it. If it is a .jpg .gif .bmp .wma .wmv .mp3 .mpg
etc then ensure that you have closed the file before
trying to delete it. i.e. if you are listening to a song
you will not be able to delete it as it is in use.

Hope this helps!

 

[Mike]

-----Original Message-----
how do u delete a file that is being used by another
program. how do u figure out wut is using this file so u
can delete it?
.
Did u get an answer? If so what do we do?

 

[Buz [MSFT]]

1. Try downloading process explorer from www.sysinternals.com
2. Easier method; use MSCONFIG to turn off programs running in the
background, reboot and then try to delete the file.
We want to implement the Cleanboot process using MSCONFIG to rule out 3rd
party software as the cause of this issue. MSCONFIG from XP can also be used
on a Windows 2000 Pro or Server client.

Go to Start\Run type in Msconfig and press OK.
Go to the Startup tab.
Click on "Disable All"
Go to the Services Tab
Click on "Hide all Microsoft Services"
Uncheck the 3rd party services that are left
Press OK twice to reboot.

Once your computer is restarted see if the issue still occurs. if it still
does go to Msconfig and select Enable All on the startup tab.
If the issue does not occur go to the Startup tab and select items 4 at a
time or so with reboots in between to narrow down the exact item causing
your problem.

310353 How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310353

Buz Brodin
MCSE NT4 / Win2K
Microsoft Enterprise Domain Support

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