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  1. April 2nd, 2005, 10:58 PM #1
    sickmaggot
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    Can't delete file

     
    I'm trying to delete a file but there is an error that says that another program is using it. My question is how can i know the program that is using my file? Thanks!
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  2. April 2nd, 2005, 11:00 PM #2
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    What is the file called?
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  3. April 2nd, 2005, 11:13 PM #3
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    try booting up in safe mode and then delete it
    "Even a fool is thought to be wise if he is silent"
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  4. April 2nd, 2005, 11:19 PM #4
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    use wholockme. install it, right click the file, and see what program is using it, then cancel the program that's using it..then you can delete it

    /edit..sorry forgot a link.
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  5. April 3rd, 2005, 12:23 AM #5
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    just press contol, alt ,delete. go to processes and end task the program from there , then u can delete the file.
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  6. April 3rd, 2005, 04:19 AM #6
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    Actually, the file is an update from Mcafee. I'm using Win XP pro.
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  7. April 3rd, 2005, 04:50 AM #7
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  8. April 3rd, 2005, 04:54 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by sickmaggot
    Actually, the file is an update from Mcafee. I'm using Win XP pro.
    what's the filename????
    also why would use want to delete files used by mcafee security
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  9. April 3rd, 2005, 04:56 AM #9
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  10. April 3rd, 2005, 08:52 AM #10
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    What JP said, boot in safe mode and then delete the file or try ending McAfee in Task Manager and then delete the file.
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  11. April 3rd, 2005, 08:58 AM #11
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    Try check your account.

    what account are u in? are u the admin or the guest?

    a lot of people having problems with XP pro. So do I
    If only the dead can speak, then we will know what's happening to us all next...
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