I am not able to delete some .pcx files. An error message tells me that the file is in use or protected.?
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i think some of your previous program edits or modifies that .PCX file.. this is one of Windows bugs.. the best solution is to restart your computer, this would fix your problem 100%
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try doing it in safe mode with system restore off, a lot of those reside in protected system files, and cannot be deleted whe in mormal mode
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go to control panel, then Internet connections,then Internet options then delete files , then settings, then edit and click select all then file and delete and click yes. any problems e-mail me at roy40372@yahoo.com
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AVG is a good one , u can download it from 'download.com' for free. but make sure you are scanning ur files in safe mode.\n\nin normal mode it is not possible to delete some running files. to go to safe mode( if u r using windows) while PC starts press 'F8' button and select safe mode option and run the antivirus from there...\ni m sure it'll work
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try to delete from command prompt or in the safe mode.it would certainly help.
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Well it depends.  Have you tried using Windows Explorer to delete the file, if not then try this first.\n\nIf you get an error message tehn try rebooting your computer and trying again.\n\nIf this still doesn't work then try starting your computer in Safe Mode (restart and keep pressing the F8 key whilst booting up) and try again.\n\nIf it's still not working then start up again in Safe Mode and use DOS to delete the file - you need to key in del followed by the full path to the file.
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Only files that haven't been acsessed for awhile will risk being deleted.\n\nThe Wizard will ask you if you want to save them
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Delete any old personal (not computer!) files you aren't using ... e.g. mp3s movies, games, etc.\n\nGoto Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Cleanup\n\nthen,\n\nGoto Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Defrag
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i dont think u can...just open up lots of other files and it will wipe over them ones that u dont want there
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if you have norton system works you could use norton wipe info. try zdnet.com. they have a variety of programs to use for deleting files.
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Here is a great clean-up utility that deletes temp files and items that may not be needed.  Be careful with the setting as it is very good at what it does. \n\nWindows Clean-up
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By deleting files you don't need anymore, or moving files to another drive.  Without knowing what's on your D: drive, I can't really be more specific than that.
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Regedit has nothing to do with compressed files. What are you trying to delete?
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I have had this problem before, if you are sure its not an important file and its probably not if its on your desktop, you have probably allready deleted them but your system has not picked up on them being deleted yet, this happens to me sometimes after my computer has been on for a while, you just need to refresh your screen, or if that does not work try just to reboot that should take care of it.
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I use CCleaner and clean my registry with RegClean and they're both FREE!!! You can download then safely from the links in PCWorld Download section: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/index/0,00.asp
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Search for *.scr and *.jp*g, *.bmp and delete unwanted.
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try using a program called ccleaner it's freeware and see's to do a good job, use a search engine to find.