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a shortcut i can not erase

a few days ago a screen saver name xmastreefree make my life hard.there is an executable icon of 0 kB that i can not erase!the main file of 4,2 MB has left but in thiw icon the message is that others programs uses this file and can't be deleted!there is no sign of this program at the add-remove programs od the control panel.I also tryed the safe mode solution but i can not delete it even from there!what can i do?
Dec 9 '06 #1
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bartonc
6,596 Expert 4TB
a few days ago a screen saver name xmastreefree make my life hard.there is an executable icon of 0 kB that i can not erase!the main file of 4,2 MB has left but in thiw icon the message is that others programs uses this file and can't be deleted!there is no sign of this program at the add-remove programs od the control panel.I also tryed the safe mode solution but i can not delete it even from there!what can i do?
You say "file of 4,2 MB has left". Was it dragged to recycle or [Control Panel Add/Remove Programs]? If dragged, try Add/Remove. Registry Cleaner is another option.
Dec 9 '06 #2
link
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hi there,

type msconfig on run command, go to startup tab then look for that file or program that is using the file that cannot be deleted, then uncheck the box. restart the pc and delete the file.

hope this works.
Dec 11 '06 #3
Cyberdyne
627 Expert 512MB
Go to Safe Mode disable system restore and delete any temp files under documents and settings\your username\local settings\temp internet files

Use msconfig as directed above and scan computer for spyware using windows defender or adaware or spybot search and destroy, you can find all of there on google.com

Good Luck!
Dec 15 '06 #4
i found 2 programs which are useful.unlocker and Ashampoo win optimizer!the second one which i tried can delete any file you want from your system for ever!
Dec 16 '06 #5
bartonc
6,596 Expert 4TB
i found 2 programs which are useful.unlocker and Ashampoo win optimizer!the second one which i tried can delete any file you want from your system for ever!
Thanks for the update. Glad all is well now.
Dec 17 '06 #6

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