just can't delete exe files - Club CDFreaks

medicated · 05-12-2003

i'm aware of how dumb this may sound but i just can't delete the exe files i make.
for example i had a rar arhive that didn't work so i thought i'd change the extension to exe, well, it still didn't work but now i can't delete it or even rename it.And i don't mean changing it's extension , i mean i can't change a name.exe file to whatever.exe
this is just stupid...anyway, tried changing the extension to a txt file and got the same results
whenever i try to rename , delete or cut and paste exe files i get an error msg that sais the file might be in use but it isn't.... any ideas?

medicated · 06-12-2003

oh and when i try to scan the exe files either with norton or panda they both freeze and so does my pc..

*ckin2001* · 06-12-2003

do you have the priviledges to delete the file?

medicated · 06-12-2003

what do you mean priviledges?i created the exe files, i changed the extensionto exe..what priviledges?

solaris12 · 07-12-2003

Reboot, then delete the file from a command-prompt!
If that doesn`t work try rebooting into safe-mode.

Solaris

*ckin2001* · 07-12-2003

i'd clear everything out of your task list that you dont absolutely need, and try to remove them again.

medicated · 07-12-2003

i already did the whole task removing thing but it didn't work but thanx for the rebooting in safe mode idea ..it worked...thanx again ihaaaaaa.. you guys rule..although i would've eventualy thought about that too

*cloakdoa* · 08-12-2003

Safemode is a good way to get rid of alot of things.

this is one of the best ways to remove files that windows says it cant delete because it is in use.

summoner01 · 15-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by medicated

i'm aware of how dumb this may sound but i just can't delete the exe files i make.
for example i had a rar arhive that didn't work so i thought i'd change the extension to exe, well, it still didn't work but now i can't delete it or even rename it.And i don't mean changing it's extension , i mean i can't change a name.exe file to whatever.exe
this is just stupid...anyway, tried changing the extension to a txt file and got the same results
whenever i try to rename , delete or cut and paste exe files i get an error msg that sais the file might be in use but it isn't.... any ideas?

This same problem is occuring with me aswell, thats how i stubbled upon this site.
The best way i've found to delete these files is to use "KillBox". Just google it and it should pop right up.

[Use]

1. Open Killbox from the zip folder(no extraction needed)

2. Click the yellow folder icon in the window(same as "Browse..."), and navigate to the file you want to delete.

3. Then the followinf options should be selected.
·Standard File Kill
·End Explorer Shell Whille Killing File

4. Then click the red (X) button at the top and wait for it to kill.

This way is easier then having to completly reboot and run through safe mode.
Most people don't even know the command to kill the file.

05-12-2003	#1 (permalink)
medicated New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4	just can't delete exe files <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> i'm aware of how dumb this may sound but i just can't delete the exe files i make. for example i had a rar arhive that didn't work so i thought i'd change the extension to exe, well, it still didn't work but now i can't delete it or even rename it.And i don't mean changing it's extension , i mean i can't change a name.exe file to whatever.exe this is just stupid...anyway, tried changing the extension to a txt file and got the same results whenever i try to rename , delete or cut and paste exe files i get an error msg that sais the file might be in use but it isn't.... any ideas? __________________ all this pain is an illusion

06-12-2003	#2 (permalink)
medicated New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4	oh oh and when i try to scan the exe files either with norton or panda they both freeze and so does my pc.. __________________ all this pain is an illusion

06-12-2003	#3 (permalink)
ckin2001 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Strongbadia Posts: 3,408	do you have the priviledges to delete the file? __________________ www.livingwithoutmicrosoft.org last 5 cd's Avril Lavigne - Whatever the new one is called Lucky Boys Confusion - Throwing the Game lostprophets - Start Something Story of the Year - Page Avenue Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Don't let schooling interfere with your education. -Mark Twain

06-12-2003	#4 (permalink)
medicated New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4	what do you mean priviledges?i created the exe files, i changed the extensionto exe..what priviledges? __________________ all this pain is an illusion

07-12-2003	#6 (permalink)
ckin2001 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Strongbadia Posts: 3,408	i'd clear everything out of your task list that you dont absolutely need, and try to remove them again. __________________ www.livingwithoutmicrosoft.org last 5 cd's Avril Lavigne - Whatever the new one is called Lucky Boys Confusion - Throwing the Game lostprophets - Start Something Story of the Year - Page Avenue Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots Don't let schooling interfere with your education. -Mark Twain

07-12-2003	#5 (permalink)
solaris12 CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 68	Reboot, then delete the file from a command-prompt! If that doesn`t work try rebooting into safe-mode. Solaris

07-12-2003	#7 (permalink)
medicated New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4	i already did the whole task removing thing but it didn't work but thanx for the rebooting in safe mode idea ..it worked...thanx again ihaaaaaa.. you guys rule..although i would've eventualy thought about that too __________________ all this pain is an illusion

08-12-2003	#8 (permalink)
cloakdoa CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: United States- Florida Posts: 1,456	Safemode is a good way to get rid of alot of things. this is one of the best ways to remove files that windows says it cant delete because it is in use. __________________ Oh my, is that cd on fire?? I smell some hot plastics... Look at the orange button at the top 6th over from the left. It says Search. You can use this to help !!!!

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