Re: unable to delete file

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I assume you tried to delete the file in safe mode.

Other possibilities
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081

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"R. Wing" <rwingjr@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| Thanks for the suggestions. I tried all the utilities you suggested but
| none were successful. These utilities say they are unable to find the
| file. Unfortunately, it's still shown in Explorer. BTW, the filename is
| different than the original file I downloaded. It's name is now
| sUPPOR~1.PDF while the original name was SUPPORT1.PDF. Any other ideas?
|
| TaurArian [MS-MVP] wrote:
| > These utilities are used at your own risk -
| >
| > Utility for Deleting Invalid Files`
| > http://www.purgeie.com/delinv.htm
| > For invalid/UNC file/folder name deleting, rather than the in use problem
| >
| > Locked Files Wizard formerly CopyLock is a simple assistant that allows you to
| > replace, to move, to delete and to rename one or more files or folders which are
in
| > use by the system or any other process.
| > CopyLock is a small program that allows replacing, moving, renaming or deleting
one
| > or many files which are currently in use (e.g. system files like comctl32.dll, or
| > virus/trojan files.)
| > http://noeld.com/programs.asp?cat=misc
| >
| >
http://www.subratam.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=41
| > Another is Killbox, here: http://www.downloads.subratam.org/KillBox.zip
| >
| > Unlocker
| > http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
| > Cannot delete file: Access is denied
| > There has been a sharing violation.
| > The source or destination file may be in use.
| > The file is in use by another program or user.
| > Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not
currently
| > in use.
| >
| >


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