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| Thread ID: 57410 | 2005-05-02 01:06:00 | deleting files | Thomas01 (317) | Press F1 |
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| 351276 | 2005-05-02 01:06:00 | I seem to be running into trouble deleting files I do not want. Eg. Some time ago I decided my laptop was best employed NEVER going on the internet - being used as is and kept simple. But I had copied my AVG inst file over to it some time ago. I don't need AVG - and have tried everything to remove this unopened installation file. Changing the attributes - changing its name etc. I decided to try running the installation file to see if I could delete it after doing that. During the installation I am asked to go to their web site to get the serial number - I cannot win !! Suggestions to get rid of this 7 gadzillion byte file welcomed. Tom |
Thomas01 (317) | ||
| 351277 | 2005-05-02 02:13:00 | Reboot into safe mode and then delete the file | Myth (110) | ||
| 351278 | 2005-05-02 02:33:00 | If that does'nt work try this. MoveOnBoot www.webattack.com hth |
johnboy (217) | ||
| 351279 | 2005-05-02 04:09:00 | -Open a Command Prompt window. -Close any open windows. -Close explorer.exe there are two ways -1--start > Turn off computer, hold down CTRL+SHIFT+ALT and press the CANCEL button. -2--CTRL+ALT+DEL and End task in the process tab -Go back to the Command Prompt window and change to the directory where the undeletable file is located in. At the command prompt type del <filename>. -Go back to Task Manager, click File, New Task and enter EXPLORER.EXE to restart the GUI shell. |
Rob99 (151) | ||
| 351280 | 2005-05-02 05:33:00 | When a file doesn't want to be deleted always look at the "Readonly" attribute, especially if the file has been acquired from a magazine cover CD. | Graham L (2) | ||
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