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Resolved Can't delete folder

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Bulldogs Sweety, 2014/09/28.

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    Bulldogs Sweety

    Bulldogs Sweety Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I have a folder that I want to delete and when I do I get this message:
    "The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program. Close the folder or file and try again. "

    The only thing that is in the folder is a TTF. As far as I know I don't have the folder or the TTF open anywhere.

    Can you help?

    Thank you.
     

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    Bulldogs Sweety

    Bulldogs Sweety Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    How do I get into Safe Mode. Also, I deleted the TTF from my Fonts in Control Panel.
    Thanks.
     
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    Bulldogs Sweety

    Bulldogs Sweety Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I'll try safe mode first. Once I power off from that, will I be able to boot regularly?
     
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    Bulldogs Sweety

    Bulldogs Sweety Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I want to thank all of you for helping me. I've never been in Safe Mode and thought it a bit scary. It worked!! I was able to delete the file and folder.
    I also download LockHunter, so I have that to install if need be.

    Again, thanks for the help and for being so prompt.

    Bulldogs Sweety
     
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    Glad you got it resolved.
     
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    now you feel relax i think :)
     

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