cant delete a file (1 Viewer)

[ezzy85]

ive got an avi and when i try deleting it its saying it cant because something else is using it. i restarted and i still get the same problem. i tried deleting it in safe mode and still the same error. anyone know how i can check what program is using it or just how to get rid of the file?
thanks

 

[Winston]

Originally posted by ezzy85
ive got an avi and when i try deleting it its saying it cant because something else is using it. i restarted and i still get the same problem. i tried deleting it in safe mode and still the same error. anyone know how i can check what program is using it or just how to get rid of the file?
thanks

that's actually a bug in windows

for now i still myself have no idea how to rectify this problem

or at least i havent tried

 

[tactic]

i guess boot into dos and do it..

 

[Huy]

get into task manager
end the explorer process
from the run command delete the file
re-launch the explorer process.

steps:
1. control-alt-delete, you'll get into your windows task manager.
2. look for 'explorer.exe' under the image name, click 'end process'
3. file, new task (run), browse
4. look for your file through your folders, and delete
once it's gone,

5. file, new task (run), 'explorer'

you'll now have your start menu/panel/bar back

 

[Huy]

this is a useful inf that you should install.
i would highly recommend it, as it gets rid of the annoying file permissions and 'file is in use' when trying to move, copy, or delete avi files

to install it, just right click on the inf and select 'install'
then you're good to go!

taken from the inf itself:
; Windows XP explorer movie fix.
;
; WARNING - Use this file at your own risk.
;
; Executing this file will remove a registry key which makes explorer load shmedia.dll.
; Simply put, this removes the annoying "permission denied" errors when trying to
; move/copy/delete AVI files.
;
; To use this fix, right-click on the file and select install. Done.

 

[ezzy85]

Originally posted by Huy
get into task manager
end the explorer process
from the run command delete the file
re-launch the explorer process.

steps:
1. control-alt-delete, you'll get into your windows task manager.
2. look for 'explorer.exe' under the image name, click 'end process'
3. file, new task (run), browse
4. look for your file through your folders, and delete
once it's gone,

5. file, new task (run), 'explorer'

you'll now have your start menu/panel/bar back

that didnt work but the file did. thanks heaps you genius you...

 

[Huy]

Originally posted by ezzy85
that didnt work but the file did. thanks heaps you genius you...

not a problem.

the first step is my 'first point of call' because it's usually in use by windows explorer (not the file browser, but the windows shell/explorer itself), so if it's in use i always stop the process and do what i have to, and re-start the shell (explorer.exe)

glad it worked for you,
the inf has saved me many a time

 

[Winston]

Originally posted by Huy
not a problem.

the first step is my 'first point of call' because it's usually in use by windows explorer (not the file browser, but the windows shell/explorer itself), so if it's in use i always stop the process and do what i have to, and re-start the shell (explorer.exe)

glad it worked for you,
the inf has saved me many a time

yeah thats my first step too

but not necessarily in use by explorer...

there must be a application loaded up which has some affiliation with the file for it to be in use

but this too is a bug anyways in windows


also if u have tried this

try creating a folder

and continuously create sub-directorys once u reach the limit ull result into a error

and when u try to delete the entire folder which contains all the sub directorys, its not possible,

 

[Newbie]

hey ez
what porno was it?

 

[...]

bet u its manga!

 

[Winston]

Originally posted by ...
bet u its manga!

hahah...

 

[Huy]

Originally posted by Winston
also if u have tried this
try creating a folder
and continuously create sub-directorys once u reach the limit ull result into a error
and when u try to delete the entire folder which contains all the sub directorys, its not possible,

You have too much time on your hands!

 

[Winston]

Originally posted by Huy
You have too much time on your hands!

heh not really, i just happened to have had to stick sum important things under a few layers of dir
lol

 

[Huy]

Originally posted by Winston
i just happened to have had to stick sum important things under a few layers of dir
lol

LOL cough don't we all know what *that* is!

C:\Local Users and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\Temp\UserData\Winston\34B4G4G2\DO\NOT\ENTER\PORNNNNNNNNNNNN\

 

[Winston]

Originally posted by Huy
LOL cough don't we all know what *that* is!

C:\Local Users and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\Temp\UserData\Winston\34B4G4G2\DO\NOT\ENTER\PORNNNNNNNNNNNN\

nah not porn

just sum apps

i had a pub b4.. and uno pubs have to have these folders for sum weird reason so i joined the boat in making so many sub dirs

 

[Huy]

lol yeah

/tagged . .14# 3532532 / by / @ 13@$2352 blah blah blah

(exaggerated )

 

[Newbie]

yeah the file paths of pubs are crazy

i had to go through about 8 or 9 layers to find what i wanted

but usually its good shit so its all worth it

 

[Jeo]

It was porn wasn't it?

 

[tactic]

well then main reason why they spaces etc in their paths is so that other groups who scan for pubs and happen to find one dont delete their stuff and use it for them selves..

not that i use to do this or anything ..

but you can also make directories which wont let people follow their way into your dir you created..

i think first you make a dir like this /<sp>/<sp>whatever
then you start making the path to the dir you want to put your crap in.. /<sp>/.lala

now when people are in the root directory of the ftp and try to get into the directory which just has a space it will just say it doesnt exsist..

pretty useless info

edit: its beena while so its proberly a bit wrong

 

[Huy]

Originally posted by tactic
now when people are in the root directory of the ftp and try to get into the directory which just has a space it will just say it doesnt exsist..

edit: its beena while so its proberly a bit wrong

That still occurs, see my post:

Originally posted by Huy
lol yeah
/tagged . .14# 3532532 / by / @ 13@$2352 blah blah blah
(exaggerated )

spaces, "@" symbols, weird chars, a million spaces, periods, etc

And yes, not that I do this or anything... "I heard some guy talking about it"