How do I find out what a program is being used by so I can delete it? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Munku · 06-08-2004, 07:41 PM

I've got a stupid file I downloaded on my desktop, and whenever I try to delete it, it tells me it's in use. I just rebooted my comp and I think it's some funky virus. I've done virus scan and this and that and nothing turns up. How can I find out what's using this and turn it off to delete the file?

nanofever · 06-08-2004, 08:53 PM

Have you tried deleting it in Safe Mode ?

MSD · 06-08-2004, 11:13 PM

Task manager, end task (filename)

If not, see if a file sharing program is uploaidng it or if some sort of spyware is using it.

hrdwareguy · 06-09-2004, 08:46 AM

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Step 2) Find this tread or one of the others like it.

Step 3) Enjoy

06-08-2004, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Munku Lost Location: Florida	How do I find out what a program is being used by so I can delete it? I've got a stupid file I downloaded on my desktop, and whenever I try to delete it, it tells me it's in use. I just rebooted my comp and I think it's some funky virus. I've done virus scan and this and that and nothing turns up. How can I find out what's using this and turn it off to delete the file?

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06-09-2004, 08:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
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06-08-2004, 11:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Task manager, end task (filename) If not, see if a file sharing program is uploaidng it or if some sort of spyware is using it.