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Thread ID: 18244	2002-04-21 01:19:00	cant delete file from computer	Guest (0)	Press F1

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44861	2002-04-21 01:19:00	i have an application(.exe, its a dialer of sorts) someone downloaded from the internet, i keep uninstalling it (but it seems to reapear each time i turn the computer back on). I found the file and tried to delete and remove to recycle folder, but i keep getting a message saying 'access denied, maked sure the disc is not full or write protected and the file is not being used'. Does anyone have any ideas how to get rid of this programme? I run XP on my computer.	Guest (0)
44862	2002-04-21 01:57:00	Make sure that no programs that may be using the unwanted app are running (such as IE etc). May sure by pressing Alt/Crtl/Del and check that none of these programs or the app itself is running, if it is highlight and click 'end task'. Still no joy, right click on the app and check the properties. Untick the boxes such as 'read only' etc if they are ticked, and try deleting it again. Another option is to wander across to the 'download' section of this site and check out the 'Unistallers', that may work a heaps better than the standard MS one.	Guest (0)
44863	2002-04-21 02:21:00	Rich, Try restarting your computer in Safe Mode and deleting all reference to the program from Safe mode, then reboot and see if that works. Mike.	Guest (0)
44864	2002-04-21 05:43:00	the dailer program will be hiding most likely in your windows directory . Try running msconfig from your start/ run menu and look up in the start up group for reference to the file also... Lesson number one don't click on won,t you don't under stand . If a dialog box comes up when surfing and you don;t want anything to do with it, as it is quite common this days for apps. to run when you click on their cancel/ close tag ; Your should push ALT F4 to kill that app..	Guest (0)
44865	2002-04-21 06:18:00	thanks for the advice, it seems to have gotten rid of the programme.	Guest (0)
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