Can't delete this file.

[MoonMan]

Alright, today I found a new file on my desktop. Judging from the file name, it seemed as if my brother tried to update one of my games. Don't worry, it is a bought copy and you need to update once and a while to use the online services.

Thing is, my brother isn't too bright when it comes to computers. What's worse is I am *SURE* I made it perfectly clear that he is to NEVER download from unknown sources, and especially .exe programs. Not only did he ignore his better judgement, but he is putting my computer at risk. Now, it seems, I cannot delete the freakin' file. It says there is a "sharing violation", but I can't find the process in the Task Manager.

I did a quick virus scan from the online housecall service to my desktop (where the file is), and none showed up. Can someone help me out ?

[wonderboy2005]

Did you try deleting it via command promt? I've been able to delete many files that were otherwise un-deletable that way. Otherwise, you might try booting from a dos disk, unless you're using NTFS - but Im sure there are NTFS boot disks out there as well. I know there are programs out there that will delete a file upon startup under the assumption that the file will not be in use.

Hope one of those methods works.

[ourthing2]

did you try deleting it after rebooting?

[ourthing2]

Im sure there are NTFS boot disks out there as well. im pretty sure you can make one by inserting a floppy then going to my computer, right clicking the A:\ drive and selecting format then tic the Create an MS-DOS startup disk

[Undying Wizard NHD]

I delete that stuff in safe mod ,,, try that

[Potato]

moveonboot!

(but really, don't listen to me, I have used that program to delete stuff that was stubborn and annoying, but I don't know much at all, just a little simple suggestion)

[Undying Wizard NHD]

window washer will delet things with no problem also

[infringer]

Is it possible that the file is being shared by some p2p program running in the background.

One way to figure this out is to alt ctrl delete and take a look at your list of running processes if these seem out of the norm end task on that process also disable any filesharing programs as well that you may see on the list I have had a couple of instances when a filesharing application kept running even after I shut it down emule was a good one for this.

Also check the attributes of the file and see if it is marked as a shared file and read only file I would deselect the read only file and also if it is shared make it unshared...

Also be sure to restart your PC because maybe an install process or portion of the installation is in useage until reboot...

Finally make sure that you and the file has administrative privladges ...

hope that helps,

-infringer-

[g-smooth2k]

Try deleting it manually using Command Prompt.

Most times you can delete stuff in C prompt when you can't delete directly in windows.

[simon_says_horrible]

that happened to my PC this morning when i tried to delete .mov file.. I just went to Safe Mode and delete it.

[Auggie2k]

well if its not a virus, dont worry about it! search the internet to find out where the file came from and if its safe to delete, start windows in safe mode, simple as...

[wingnut2600]

I agree with the spud...

You could always also take the HDD out of the box and smash it with a sledgehammer ala Gallagher...

[mfgbypooter]

I think I'd delete the freakin game.
Do an uninstall -reboot- reinstall.

Then I'd update the game myself and then tell brother
that if he does that crap again that I would delete him!

[Lehk]

If you are using NTFS and safe mode doesn't work, the latest version of knoppix can mount an NTFS drive with read/write, supposedly it actually uses the ntfs.sys file from windows to get perfect compatability.

[mfgbypooter]

moveonboot! Good sugestion. I love this program. It's saved my ass a ton of grief many a time over the years.

[infringer]

I agree with the spud...

You could always also take the HDD out of the box and smash it with a sledgehammer ala Gallagher...
You know I wonder if that guy is still round and kicking... I recall watching many of his shows the guy was a commical genius anyone who could make cash by smashing what what many times would be the equivlance of luch over audience members and make believe hey no biggy and then laugh about the fact that he messed up the whole front couple rows new outfit and then make up a goofy pun here and there to make the audiance believe that he is simply laughing at the pun and not the fact that these idiots let me smash a watermelon all over them and paid for me to do so, is a fugging genious.

-infringer-

[cpugeniusmv]

moveonboot's an excellent tool. if that doesn't get it, i'll post the long and exhaustive method i use to get rid of files every time.

[moneoa]

You know I wonder if that guy is still round and kicking
-infringer-
Pretty sure he passed away...

[MoonMan]

Thanks for the numerous ways of dealing with this prob. It has been taken care of, thank you all.

[mfgbypooter]

Pretty sure he passed away... Umm... I don't think so. Here is his latest tour schedule.

January 30 Sunday
Clinton Township, MI
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
Macomb Community College

February 4 Friday
Logan, UT
Kent Concert Hall at Utah State University
For tickets and information call 435-797-0305

February 5 Saturday
West Valley Lake City, UT
Ford Theatre at the "E" Center
For tickets and information call 800-888-TIXX

February 10 Thursday
Lafayette, IN
Long Center Theater
For tickets and information call 765-742-5664

February 11 Friday
Louisville, KY
Brown Theatre
For tickets and information call 502-584-7777 or 502-361-3100

February 12 Saturday
Evansville, IN
The Centre
For tickets and information call 812-435-5770 x211 or 812-423-7222

February 19 & 20 Saturday & Sunday
Falls Church, VA
The State Theatre

February 26 Saturday
Springfield, IL
Sangamon Auditorium
For tickets and information call 217-206-6160 or 800-207-6960

March 4 Friday
Southgate, MI
Crystal Garden
On Sale Date: TBA

March 18 Friday
Colusa, CA
Colusa Casino
On Sale Date: Saturday, January 15th

March 20 Sunday
Phoenix, AZ
Dodge Theatre
On Sale Date: TBA

April 1 Friday
Anaheim, CA
The Grove of Anaheim
For tickets and information call 714-712-2700 or 714-740-2000

April 8 Friday
Zanesville, OH
Seacrest Auditorium
On Sale Date: TBA

April 9 Saturday
Tiffin, OH
The Ritz Theatre
For tickets and information call 419-448-8544

April 14 Thursday
St. Charles, MO
Ameristar Casino
On Sale Date: TBA

April 23 Saturday
Tucson, AZ
Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre Casino Del Sol
On Sale Date: TBA

[infringer]

Well I'll be a SOB the guy is still at it he's gotta at least be pretty grey by now...
Good to know he's still round dont see em on the cable box anymore what station broadcasts his show if any now adays?

-infringer-

[mfgbypooter]

I guess if he'd be on tv, his website would know.
www.gallaghersmash.com/

[infringer]

Comedy Central mmmmk good deal.

Thanks mfgbypooter.

-infringer-