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can't delete file
Name: axeman100 Date: August 31, 2002 at 09:07:35 Pacific
Comment:
I can't delete a file that I downloaded that won't run either. Is there a free program I can use to get rid of it. Windows won't give me the option to delete it. Any assistance much appreciated!
Name: michael2 Date: August 31, 2002 at 09:28:44 Pacific
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If you can drag and drop it into the recycle bin, you can delete the recycle bin along with all it's contents. When you reboot, Windows will make a new bin. See... http://www.computing.net/windowsme/wwwboard/forum/26306.html http://www.computing.net/windowsme/wwwboard/forum/26339.html
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Response Number 2
Name: axeman100 Date: August 31, 2002 at 09:35:02 Pacific
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the file can't be put in the recycle bin!
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Response Number 3
Name: Crashthatch Date: August 31, 2002 at 15:18:21 Pacific
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Delete it from DOS. Or I have also found that kazza somtimes deletes files that windows wont delete, so if you already have kazza try that.
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Response Number 4
Name: Jaz Date: August 31, 2002 at 22:22:37 Pacific
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"Windows won't give me the option to delete it."
What do you mean by that? Did you try deleting it from safe mode? What's the name of the file and where is it?
Did you scan the file for viruses? http://housecall.antivirus.com/
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Response Number 5
Name: Ernest Rutaganda Date: September 27, 2002 at 09:20:31 Pacific
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