Deleting a file

hells3000 · 04-08-2007, 11:58 PM

A file on my desktop does not want to go in my recycle bin.
Windows shoes as this file is used by someone or a program.
thanks

PC eye · 04-09-2007, 12:29 AM

Have you right clcked on it to see what the name is and what type? Unless downloaded directly to the desktop which I usually advise against you may have some adware that put something there if it's unfamiliar. You have to end the program or process remaining active and have the permissions to delete it.

kesava8@hotmail. · 04-09-2007, 12:33 AM

Yeah what is the name of the file?

IxBLACKHEARTxI · 04-09-2007, 12:42 AM

Restart your computer and then you should be able to delete the file

Luke. · 04-09-2007, 12:43 AM

If it's something you know already is safe, a simple restart will cure it. If you have already tried a restart I suggest running an anti-virus scan and an anti-spyware scan. However, make sure that the process isn't running (if it is an application). Most often it's a folder, or other document, that you've opened before wanting to delete it. As I say, a restart will simply fix this for you.

I hope it turns out the simple for you.

EDIT: IxBLACKHEARTxI just got there before I did. Sorry.

hells3000 · 04-09-2007, 12:50 AM

iwas trying to burn a disk with nero and the disk did not work and I think what ever I was doing saved it self...

How can I know whats processing this file?

Luke. · 04-09-2007, 12:53 AM

If it's just a simple document, like a Nero saved file, a restart should sort out the problem for you.

INTELCRAZY · 04-09-2007, 12:59 AM

Restart or kill the Nero process with Ctrl Alt Del

PC eye · 04-09-2007, 03:51 AM

You can also right click on the taskbar to bring up the taskmanager and open the processes tab to see what is active. Since you were trying to burn something to disk the taskmanager or system restart as advised by others should clear this up. Nero is apparently not shutdown fully where he file is free for deletion.

Did you see a good burn? Obviously the file belongs to something you were burning to removable media there. Make sure that is found on the disk before deleting it.

INTELCRAZY · 04-09-2007, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PC eye

You can also right click on the taskbar to bring up the taskmanager and open the processes tab to see what is active. Since you were trying to burn something to disk the taskmanager or system restart as advised by others should clear this up. Nero is apparently not shutdown fully where he file is free for deletion.

Did you see a good burn? Obviously the file belongs to something you were burning to removable media there. Make sure that is found on the disk before deleting it.

Right, like a temporary file for a CD burn. I can't boot my system after a bad burn, with disks in the drives, for some odd reason it blue screens. Oh well, give us a shout if you get this fixed.

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hells3000 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In My House Posts: 882	iwas trying to burn a disk with nero and the disk did not work and I think what ever I was doing saved it self... How can I know whats processing this file? __________________ NEC Display Solutions LCD2070NX-BK E2140 Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel Antec True Power Trio TP3-650 GA-P35-DS3L BFG Tech BFGE85256GTE GeForce 8500GT 256MB CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) (PC2 6400) FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 Last edited by hells3000; 04-09-2007 at 12:53 AM.

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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,333	You can also right click on the taskbar to bring up the taskmanager and open the processes tab to see what is active. Since you were trying to burn something to disk the taskmanager or system restart as advised by others should clear this up. Nero is apparently not shutdown fully where he file is free for deletion. Did you see a good burn? Obviously the file belongs to something you were burning to removable media there. Make sure that is found on the disk before deleting it. __________________ Turning the Tongue into a Device Controller http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Sma...ory?id=5647175 Is EBay going out of the Auction Business? http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5626840&page=1

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kesava8@hotmail. banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 216	Yeah what is the name of the file?

04-09-2007, 12:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Luke. New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 22	If it's something you know already is safe, a simple restart will cure it. If you have already tried a restart I suggest running an anti-virus scan and an anti-spyware scan. However, make sure that the process isn't running (if it is an application). Most often it's a folder, or other document, that you've opened before wanting to delete it. As I say, a restart will simply fix this for you. I hope it turns out the simple for you. EDIT: IxBLACKHEARTxI just got there before I did. Sorry.

04-09-2007, 12:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Luke. New Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 22	If it's just a simple document, like a Nero saved file, a restart should sort out the problem for you.

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INTELCRAZY banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,060	Restart or kill the Nero process with Ctrl Alt Del

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