Can't delete a movie file

Silenus · July 3rd, 2006

Hola!

I'm having a problem with my pc right now.
The thing is I have a movie file (format is Avi) in my pc, and it doesn't let me delete it.
I checked the Task Manager and couldn't find the program that is using it.
But Windows says that there is something using it.
I even restarted my pc, but still I can't delete the file.

Anybody has a solution for this?

Clements · July 3rd, 2006

Try going booting into safe mode and then deleting the file.

leo9986754 · July 3rd, 2006

sounds like a porno video file.

OminaeYu · July 3rd, 2006

The command prompt works wonders for situations like these.

There are also programs like Unlocker work as well if you don't wand to mess with the command prompt.

ShadowDancer · July 3rd, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by OminaeYu

The command prompt works wonders for situations like these.

There are also programs like Unlocker work as well if you don't wand to mess with the command prompt.

Damn I was going to suggest Unlocker. Unlocker is one of the best programs I've ever used when it comes to annoying files or programs like this that don't wanna close. I highly recommend it

Phoenix · July 3rd, 2006

I use the nero file browser, never fails on me deleting anything windows explorer doesn't want to.

RF · July 3rd, 2006

This is a common problem with windows xp as it tries to load a "preview" of the file when you click on it, hence making the file in use. Try rebooting and going into the cmd prompt to remove the file. You can also try using a winxp avi fix that removes the preview so it dosent happen to you again.

I also used gipo@moveonboot iirc once to remove a file after reboot, however as previously suggested try Unlocker that is up-to-date.

Kazuya Mishima · July 3rd, 2006

moveonboot worked wonders in the past. I have not had that problem recently, though. These were porn files IIRC

Lord Budweiser · July 3rd, 2006

Format your HDD.

leo9986754 · July 3rd, 2006

usually there might a program running along with the file. so you gotta end task that program in task manager and then delete the file

Shin_Mike_God · July 3rd, 2006

I use advanced file remover, just select the file you want to delete, the program kills the explored and then deletes the file lol, easy and rude :guitar:

leo9986754 · July 3rd, 2006

u know whats a better solution....just dont download porn.

Samor · July 3rd, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowDancer

Damn I was going to suggest Unlocker. Unlocker is one of the best programs I've ever used when it comes to annoying files or programs like this that don't wanna close. I highly recommend it

indeed, I really like that program; it always seems to work. It is in fact, possible to delete system files with it (NOT RECOMMENDED; it totally messes up your installation - I just tried that out when an installation was already messed up anyway)

Anyway, where does the pr0n relation come from? It happens on all kinds of files...

Mad · July 3rd, 2006

My friend is having trouble deleting a incomplete dl of itunes.
Gonna suggest this to him.
Thx guys.

Kazuya Mishima · July 3rd, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samor

Anyway, where does the pr0n relation come from? It happens on all kinds of files...

Oops, so the 3 of us are just talking about personal Kirbiesque experience?

Silenus · July 4th, 2006

Hey everybody!
Thanks for the replys.

I don't know why the first thing people think is that I want to delete a Porn.
Actually is an anime movie of Evangelion.

I think I used moveonboot before but didn't remember the name.

I'll try all the options you said and let you know what happened.

Edit: I used unlocker, great tool. Thanks!!

July 3rd, 2006	#1 (permalink)
Silenus Hyperion Pilgrim Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hyperion Posts: 2,180	Can't delete a movie file Hola! I'm having a problem with my pc right now. The thing is I have a movie file (format is Avi) in my pc, and it doesn't let me delete it. I checked the Task Manager and couldn't find the program that is using it. But Windows says that there is something using it. I even restarted my pc, but still I can't delete the file. Anybody has a solution for this? __________________ --PSP 4.01 M33 2-- ...Mis sueños son mentiras que algun día dejarán de serlo...

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Clements MMP-2 Dude Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 1,633	Try going booting into safe mode and then deleting the file. __________________ PJ64 Homepage \| ZSNES Documentation Project \| bsnes Supporter

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leo9986754 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United States Posts: 694	sounds like a porno video file. __________________ I'm a Gangster! Grrr I'm mad.

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OminaeYu Spriggan Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Currently stationed at ARCAM's Japanese Branch Posts: 293	The command prompt works wonders for situations like these. There are also programs like Unlocker work as well if you don't wand to mess with the command prompt. __________________ \| Da Bin \| Da Rage \| Da Steam \| \| CPU: Intel Core2Quad Q6600 (G0) @ 3GHz \| GPU: MSI 8800GT 512MB \| Memory: 4GB (2x 2GB) G-Skill DDR2 @ 1000MHz Dual Channel \| Monitor: Viewsonic Q20WB 20" LCD @ 1680x1050 \| Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium x64 \|

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RF Canadian Spaceman Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,583	This is a common problem with windows xp as it tries to load a "preview" of the file when you click on it, hence making the file in use. Try rebooting and going into the cmd prompt to remove the file. You can also try using a winxp avi fix that removes the preview so it dosent happen to you again. I also used gipo@moveonboot iirc once to remove a file after reboot, however as previously suggested try Unlocker that is up-to-date. __________________

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Phoenix Ada... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: GDL, MX Posts: 2,229	I use the nero file browser, never fails on me deleting anything windows explorer doesn't want to.

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Kazuya Mishima The seeker of perfection Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suing somebody Posts: 3,013	moveonboot worked wonders in the past. I have not had that problem recently, though. These were porn files IIRC __________________ Visit my blog in Spanish: http://andreyirra.blogspot.com

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Lord Budweiser I'm da king. Join Date: May 2006 Location: On my throne. <br> Bin count: 2241 Posts: 579	Format your HDD. __________________ Bow down to the emperor! http://x10.putfile.com/10/29211130857.gif Click on this image! !!! WARNING: Illegally posting pedo pics in the bin is illegal !!! Please stop illegally posting pedo pics in the bin right now.

July 3rd, 2006	#10 (permalink)
leo9986754 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United States Posts: 694	usually there might a program running along with the file. so you gotta end task that program in task manager and then delete the file __________________ I'm a Gangster! Grrr I'm mad.

July 3rd, 2006	#11 (permalink)
Shin_Mike_God Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Acapulco, hot place Posts: 181	I use advanced file remover, just select the file you want to delete, the program kills the explored and then deletes the file lol, easy and rude :guitar: __________________ My english is a crap.. So dont blame me!!1!

July 3rd, 2006	#12 (permalink)
leo9986754 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United States Posts: 694	u know whats a better solution....just dont download porn. __________________ I'm a Gangster! Grrr I'm mad.

July 3rd, 2006	#14 (permalink)
Mad AKA snkmad Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Brazil, Fortaleza-Ceará Posts: 2,912	My friend is having trouble deleting a incomplete dl of itunes. Gonna suggest this to him. Thx guys. __________________ [WinXP SP3] [Gigabyte GA-M61PM-S2] [Athlon64 X2 3800+ @2.00Ghz] [XFX Geforce 8600GT XxX 256MB DDR3] [17" SyncMaster 753v] [Samsung SATA II HD080HJ 80GB] [Samsung SATA II HD250HJ 250GB] [Kingston 2x1GB DDR2 6400@800MHz CL6] [Samsung CDDVDW SH-S203B] [NVIDIA nForce Networking] [Realtek ALC883 @ nVIDIA MCP61]

July 4th, 2006	#16 (permalink)
Silenus Hyperion Pilgrim Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hyperion Posts: 2,180	Hey everybody! Thanks for the replys. I don't know why the first thing people think is that I want to delete a Porn. Actually is an anime movie of Evangelion. I think I used moveonboot before but didn't remember the name. I'll try all the options you said and let you know what happened. Edit: I used unlocker, great tool. Thanks!! __________________ --PSP 4.01 M33 2-- ...Mis sueños son mentiras que algun día dejarán de serlo... Last edited by Silenus; July 7th, 2006 at 14:57.

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