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sexybunny
07-18-2005, 12:16 PM
I have game demos the kids have downloaded into my download file...they have been deleted from the add and remove list but the zip file cannot be deleted ....I says it is protected or running in background.What can I do to get rid of it.
Deb
07-18-2005, 12:27 PM
Start the machine in Safe Mode and try again :)
Just Doug
07-18-2005, 12:43 PM
Right-click on the zip file and check the properties, including Advanced. If the archive "box" is enabled, change that and apply the new settings. The file should be able to be deleted now.
andyman
07-18-2005, 02:16 PM
good Tip Snap_Crackle_Pop
my first instinct would have been to boot to Safe mode
WhitPhil
07-18-2005, 02:50 PM
As a FYI, the archive bit has no affect on the ability to delete or manipulate files. It is strictly a "switch" that can be used by backup programs to indicate that a file "should" be archived (backed up).

If you can't delete the file in safe mode, try one of the following:

1. Download KillBox. http://www.downloads.subratam.org/KillBox.zip

Double-click on Killbox.exe to run it.
In the "Paste Full Path of File to Delete" box, copy and paste the full path to the file.

Now put a tick by Delete on reboot.
Click on the button with the red circle with the X. It will ask for confirmation. Click yes.

Reboot

2. Run DelInvFile.exe at the bottom of this page (http://www.purgeie.com/delinv.htm)
Just Doug
07-18-2005, 03:35 PM
As a FYI, the archive bit has no affect on the ability to delete or manipulate files. It is strictly a "switch" that can be used by backup programs to indicate that a file "should" be archived (backed up).



Sorry to disagree, but my experience has shown otherwise.
Bluvertigo
07-18-2005, 08:03 PM
Try this utility:

Delete Doctor 2.1
Delete files that are difficult to delete, such as some files left by viruses and trojans, or files with corrupted file names.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Delete_Doctor_d4473.html
ve3sab
07-21-2005, 03:58 AM
Find the file in Explorer. Right click and choose "Properties". Uncheck the "Read Only" box if it is checked and then click "Apply". In most instances you will then be able to delete the file.

You could also boot into DOS and see if you can delete it that way if Windows still refuses to delete it.