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bedboy
10-06-2005, 07:38 PM
I am trying to erase a movie file from my computer and I get an error message that says that it is in use by another program (no programs that I know of are running). How do I delete it. I have tried rebooting and going straight to the file and it still won't go. I am running Windows XP Home.
nightwolf
10-06-2005, 08:11 PM
have you booted into safe mode then tryed to delte the file F8 twice before the windows load screen
Just Doug1
10-06-2005, 08:18 PM
Right-click on the file and select Properties

Make sure it is not checked read-only and under the 'Advanced' button make sure that there is no check in the 'File is ready for archiving' box.
Bluvertigo
10-06-2005, 09:24 PM
Delete Doctor 2.1
Delete files that resist your attempts to delete them.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Delete_Doctor_d4473.html
Gwruss
10-06-2005, 10:18 PM
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bedboy
10-09-2005, 06:52 PM
That did the trick. That program is awesome ! Thanks !
bedboy
10-09-2005, 06:53 PM
Thanks to all of you for your help !
glitch
10-10-2005, 12:41 AM
No need to install third party software.
Just make a new text file. Rename it to the offending video's file name --along with the extension. Copy>Paste over the offending video clip. Delete.
jonyau
10-19-2005, 01:12 PM
No need to install third party software.
Just make a new text file. Rename it to the offending video's file name --along with the extension. Copy>Paste over the offending video clip. Delete.

good thinking ...never actually thought of that..now i can delete my third party program :D
ktnguyen
03-17-2006, 09:48 PM
No need to install third party software.
Just make a new text file. Rename it to the offending video's file name --along with the extension. Copy>Paste over the offending video clip. Delete.

I've tried to use this method but when I Copy > Paste the newly created file over the video clip, it says "filename already exists. Choose another filename". I've also tried the other suggestions but it still doesn't work:(

Could anyone please let me know if there's any other way to delete these movie files without the need of the third-party software.

Thanks so much!
Rustynut
03-17-2006, 10:03 PM
I've tried to use this method but when I Copy > Paste the newly created file over the video clip, it says "filename already exists. Choose another filename". I've also tried the other suggestions but it still doesn't work:(

Could anyone please let me know if there's any other way to delete these movie files without the need of the third-party software.

Thanks so much!
If you can locate the filename while in command prompt, use the deltree command.
This is a bit more work than other suggestions and a knowledge of dos is necessary.

I would download one or more of the programs previously suggested and try that first. ( if you haven't already )