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#641224 - 07/28/10 12:42 PM Can't delete exe file
cazziejoe Offline
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I DL'd a patch from the Activision website. It's on my desktop as a exe file (blue and white window). I decided not to run it but I can't delete it now. It says it's being used by another program, but there's nothing open when I try to delete. I even restarted and tried then but no luck.
Anyone know how to get rid of it?
thanks, caz

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#641240 - 07/28/10 02:20 PM Re: Can't delete exe file [Re: cazziejoe]
Jenny100 Online   content
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There are several solutions at the *** CNET forum***.

If booting to Safe Mode to delete it doesn't work, that "Move on Boot" program they mention might be the easiest way.

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#641242 - 07/28/10 02:23 PM Re: Can't delete exe file [Re: Jenny100]
cazziejoe Offline
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Loc: New York
Thanks Jenny.
Just did a System Restore and it disappeared.
Never had that problem before.
caz

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#641251 - 07/28/10 02:53 PM Re: Can't delete exe file [Re: cazziejoe]
Jenny100 Online   content
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I've had it, though not often. I managed to delete the offending file using the command line, but I don't remember all the steps. The same file redownloaded did not cause the same problem, so I'm not sure what causes it. I'd say it was "Windows being Windows" except I've had the same problem on a Mac.

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#641263 - 07/28/10 03:36 PM Re: Can't delete exe file [Re: Jenny100]
Winfrey Online   content
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I've had problems deleting some files- I finally download this program and it works like a charm

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
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#641291 - 07/28/10 06:53 PM Re: Can't delete exe file [Re: Winfrey]
Draclvr Online   content
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Registered: 06/03/05
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Ah, yes, The Unlocker.... one of my favorite little utilities!
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#641326 - 07/28/10 10:04 PM Re: Can't delete exe file [Re: Draclvr]
kjos Offline
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Registered: 10/11/01
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Went to the website and this is what I got
This website has been reported as unsafe
ccollomb.free.fr
Richard
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***To Error is Human**To Forgive is Divine***

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#641331 - 07/28/10 11:10 PM Re: Can't delete exe file [Re: kjos]
Jenny100 Online   content
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The site may have been hacked, Kjos.
Softpedia has unlocker too. You can get it there.
***Unlocker at Softpedia***

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#641339 - 07/28/10 11:50 PM Re: Can't delete exe file [Re: Jenny100]
kjos Offline
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thanks Jenny.
Richard
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***To Error is Human**To Forgive is Divine***

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