[46480]

Hola!

I'm having a problem with my pc right now.
The thing is I have a movie file (format is Avi) in my pc, and it doesn't let me delete it.
I checked the Task Manager and couldn't find the program that is using it.
But Windows says that there is something using it.
I even restarted my pc, but still I can't delete the file.

Anybody has a solution for this?

 

[Clements]

Try going booting into safe mode and then deleting the file.

 

[leo9986754]

sounds like a porno video file.

 

[OminaeYu]

The command prompt works wonders for situations like these.

There are also programs like Unlocker work as well if you don't wand to mess with the command prompt.

 

[ShadowDancer]

The command prompt works wonders for situations like these.

There are also programs like Unlocker work as well if you don't wand to mess with the command prompt.

Damn I was going to suggest Unlocker. Unlocker is one of the best programs I've ever used when it comes to annoying files or programs like this that don't wanna close. I highly recommend it :thumb:

 

[Phoenix]

I use the nero file browser, never fails on me deleting anything windows explorer doesn't want to.

 

[RF]

This is a common problem with windows xp as it tries to load a "preview" of the file when you click on it, hence making the file in use. Try rebooting and going into the cmd prompt to remove the file. You can also try using a winxp avi fix that removes the preview so it dosent happen to you again.

I also used gipo@moveonboot iirc once to remove a file after reboot, however as previously suggested try Unlocker that is up-to-date.

 

[Kazuya]

moveonboot worked wonders in the past. I have not had that problem recently, though. These were porn files IIRC :innocent:

 

[Lord Budweiser]

Format your HDD. :evil:

 

[leo9986754]

usually there might a program running along with the file. so you gotta end task that program in task manager and then delete the file

 

[Shin_Mike_God]

I use advanced file remover, just select the file you want to delete, the program kills the explored and then deletes the file lol, easy and rude :guitar:

 

[leo9986754]

u know whats a better solution....just dont download porn.

 

[Samor]

Damn I was going to suggest Unlocker. Unlocker is one of the best programs I've ever used when it comes to annoying files or programs like this that don't wanna close. I highly recommend it :thumb:

indeed, I really like that program; it always seems to work. It is in fact, possible to delete system files with it (NOT RECOMMENDED; it totally messes up your installation - I just tried that out when an installation was already messed up anyway)

Anyway, where does the pr0n relation come from? It happens on all kinds of files...

 

[Mad]

My friend is having trouble deleting a incomplete dl of itunes.
Gonna suggest this to him.
Thx guys.

 

[Kazuya]

Anyway, where does the pr0n relation come from? It happens on all kinds of files...

Oops, so the 3 of us are just talking about personal Kirbiesque experience? :innocent:

 

[46480]

Hey everybody!
Thanks for the replys.

I don't know why the first thing people think is that I want to delete a Porn.
Actually is an anime movie of Evangelion.

I think I used moveonboot before but didn't remember the name.

I'll try all the options you said and let you know what happened.

Edit: I used unlocker, great tool. Thanks!!