can't delete file - help.

stokecity_m · 20 Apr 2009 at 22:42

i got a Dawn of War update file on my desktop, which stopped downloading half way though, however i can't now delete said file.

any help? please

stokecity_m · 20 Apr 2009 at 23:06

cheers - will give it ago and get back.

stokecity_m · 20 Apr 2009 at 23:13

nope - can't delete it still

stokecity_m · 20 Apr 2009 at 23:27

C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Owner>del desktop\dow141~1.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Owner\desktop\dow141(2).exe
The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.

stokecity_m · 20 Apr 2009 at 23:29

Diggsy said:
Try this... http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/killbox.php

just said this file can not be deleted

stokecity_m · 20 Apr 2009 at 23:31

yep

it's been there for a few days now.

stokecity_m · 20 Apr 2009 at 23:38

will give it ago

stokecity_m · 20 Apr 2009 at 23:52

nope didn't work

stokecity_m · 21 Apr 2009 at 00:29

any more ideas?

if i click properties it comes up with loads of opinions.

General
Program
font
memory
screen
misc
compatibility
summary

stokecity_m · 21 Apr 2009 at 00:39

Six6siX said:
Boot to a linux live cd and delete the file from within that?

no idea about how to do any of that.

stokecity_m · 21 Apr 2009 at 00:40

get in....

i've just hidden it, so although it;s still there - it can't be seen