i have what appears to be a partially downloaded .exe that i cant delete since it says its being used by another program. im running win xp and if anyone could help i would appreciate it though please run me through it slowly as im not computer savy
Posted by Dat (Member # 302) on :
My first guess would be to start in Safe Mode where only the basic Windows apps are run. You might then be able to delete the offending file. Once done, restart in Normal Mode.
Posted by PsyLiam (Member # 73) on :
I'd also run a virus scan on that file, just in case. What's the name of it?
Posted by Cartman (Member # 256) on :
In the event that you still can't, 1) close all programs, 2) open a command prompt, 3) right-click on the taskbar and choose the "Task Manager..." option, 4) select explorer.exe on the Processes tab and then push the "End Process" button, 5) minimize but don't close the TM, 6) use the command prompt to remove the file, 7) in the TM, pull down the File menu and select "New Task (Run...)", 8) in the "Create New Task" dialog box, enter "explorer.exe" (without the quotes) and hit OK, and 9) close the TM. And then punish yourself harshly for not taking the proper precautions when downloading porn.
Posted by Mars Needs Women (Member # 1505) on :
Well i scanned the file and found no virus...
Cartman how do you start a command prompt.
Y'know what never mind I was able to delete the file thank you guys for all your help.
Posted by PsyLiam (Member # 73) on :
I love posts where someone says something and then follows it with "oh never mind I've fixed it". The mental logic that leads someone down that path is just fascinating.
Posted by Mars Needs Women (Member # 1505) on :
I'm glad that I was able to capture fascination PsyLiam. Hopefully you'll be able to do the same for me someday.