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Can't delete a *.iso file

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by pilotgal8, 2008/08/06.

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    Trying to clean up a machine and can't delete a *.iso file. Message is "can't delete file, in use by another user or process ". Except, there is no other process running. File has the properties of a WinRAR file.

    Thanks in advance for you assistance in deleting this.
     
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    PeteC

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    Steve R Jones

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    If you tried to access/open the file "before" the deletion - that can cause the in use message.

    Many times a simple reboot will make it not in use and the deletion will work fine.

    The two apps that Pete mention are great if rebooting doesn't help.
     
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    Centurion

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    try rebooting into safe mode and remove that way..
     
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    Thanks for the info. MoveOnBoot was easy to download and worked first time.
     
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