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Technical Help & Discussion => Windows PCs & Software: Help, News & Discussion => Topic started by: Dominic on September 28, 2003, 17:21

Title: File Removal
Post by: Dominic on September 28, 2003, 17:21

I have a problem removing a file, it's one i downloaded and remains on my desktop, says it may be in use by another application etc, so i rebooted, retryed and it's still there, any ideas?

Title: Re:File Removal
Post by: Adept on September 28, 2003, 17:55

Hi Dominic. Try booting in Safe Mode. This should allow you to remove the file from your desktop.

Title: Re:File Removal
Post by: Dominic on September 28, 2003, 18:35

It's gone, i read on a site to rename the extension then remove, it worked, but why wouldn't it let me remove it in the first place?

Title: Re:File Removal
Post by: Adept on September 28, 2003, 18:37

I have no idea why that worked, but I will remember it for next time ;)

:thanks: for letting us know Dominic :)