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Resolved Windows7 & File Deletion

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Dabonz, 2012/04/05.

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    Dabonz

    Dabonz Inactive Thread Starter

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    The Action cannot be completed The File is open in windows explorer

    Close the file and try again

    I have tried to use this unlocker tool but still cant delete and I have rebooted and still cant delete

    Regards
    Dabonz
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi Dabonz. Have you tried booting the computer in Safe Mode and seeing if you can delete the file there?

    Are you running the computer from an administrator account?
     

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    Dabonz

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    Evan Omo

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    So i guess you used command prompt to delete the file?
     
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    Dabonz

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    yeah I did Thanks for the reply
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Thanks for letting me know.
     

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