View Full Version : Help! I Can't Delete A File? Wat Do U Do?
abu_has_the_power
10-28-2003, 12:12 AM
Ok, I've answered this question too many times. So I'll make a thread about this.
U get a box that says the file is being used or something like that when u try to move it, delete it, and rename it rite? well, here's a easy and simple answer that i found myself when i had this problem
Step 1:
Determine the file ur trying to delete. make sure it's not being used. (Duh)
Step 2: if it's not being used, but it says it is, then ignor the message.
Step 3: Share the folder ur file is in. Don't worry, it's only temporary. Share as in Share in Kazaa
Step 4: Go into kazaa, and in My Kazaa Lite K++, go find the file in there
Step 5: rite click the file and click delete, or click the x
Step 6: say yes, and ur done
This works for everything and every time u get a problem like this.
So people, here it is
EDIT: Oops, Step 7 is to unshare the folder that ur file was in, if u want (OPTIONAL)
EDIT: yes i know nikita parrot dude made a very very good guide for this, but i still think doing this is so much easier. no need to restart or edit registry or anything with safe mode. try it out
abu_has_the_power
10-28-2003, 12:54 AM
wow. am i that not welcome to make helpful and easy to use threads about common problems. fine! :angry:
Hellie
10-28-2003, 09:02 PM
:blink: huh?
mEtho
10-28-2003, 09:12 PM
very nice instructions or tips whatever u wana call them
again very nice work abu!!! :rolleyes:
Shiranai_Baka
10-28-2003, 09:13 PM
Isnt there a reg key that you can make to delete that windows error? =)
cborga1985
10-28-2003, 09:13 PM
another way is to bring up a dos command prompt and delete the file using this
command del c:\(your shared folder or whatever folder it in)\(the file your deleting).exe.
Note: if it say invaild filename or such then right click the file in windows explorer, click properties.
Then look at where it says MS-Dos name and use that name instead of the original filename. :)
MUSLEMAN
10-28-2003, 09:16 PM
for avi there is a reg key
1. Open up regedit
2. Goto HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.avi\shellex\PropertyHandler
3. Delete the "Default" value which should be "{87D62D94-71B3-4b9a-9489-5FE6850DC73E}"
Close regedit and try to delete the file now
abu_has_the_power
10-28-2003, 11:13 PM
;) yep. reg is also a great way to do it. but there are many people who are afraid of the regeditor.. lol. anyways, this way is easier, and not so frightening.
abu_has_the_power
10-28-2003, 11:56 PM
Originally posted by MUSLEMAN@28 October 2003 - 21:16
for avi there is a reg key
1. Open up regedit
2. Goto HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.avi\shellex\PropertyHandler
3. Delete the "Default" value which should be "{87D62D94-71B3-4b9a-9489-5FE6850DC73E}"
Close regedit and try to delete the file now
musleman, got a q 4 u. how do u get over 8000 posts? u have like more posts than the mods and admins. how do u do it? how do u find the time to post all that? i'm very impressed.
ninjamonkey
10-29-2003, 12:00 AM
hmm, i had a file that would delete in the past. it would delet from kazaa klike your tips sugegst or from normal windows. i had to delete it in the Command Prompt (the thing that looks like DOS).
razorsharp013
10-29-2003, 01:00 AM
Originally posted by abu_has_the_power@27 October 2003 - 19:12
EDIT: yes i know nikita parrot dude made a very very good guide for this, but i still think doing this is so much easier. no need to restart or edit registry or anything with safe mode. try it out
:lol: :lol: Nikita parot dude.....that's funny.
Very good tip btw.
abu_has_the_power
10-29-2003, 01:16 AM
Originally posted by razorsharp013+29 October 2003 - 01:00--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (razorsharp013 @ 29 October 2003 - 01:00)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-abu_has_the_power@27 October 2003 - 19:12
EDIT: yes i know nikita parrot dude made a very very good guide for this, but i still think doing this is so much easier. no need to restart or edit registry or anything with safe mode. try it out
:lol: :lol: Nikita parot dude.....that's funny.
Very good tip btw. [/b][/quote]
yea. i just forgot his full name, but remembered he had a parrot for avatar
and yea, thanks
EDIT: do u think this should go int he tips section or this section? cuz most people don't go to tips, and this has lots more traffic, so more people will learn this trick
razorsharp013
10-29-2003, 01:21 AM
Well, I suppose it should go in tips. But you are right, the noobs never go there. However if a mod wants to move it, he will. I don't see the need for it though, it's fine where it is.
abu_has_the_power
10-29-2003, 01:23 AM
Originally posted by razorsharp013@29 October 2003 - 01:21
Well, I suppose it should go in tips. But you are right, the noobs never go there. However if a mod wants to move it, he will. I don't see the need for it though, it's fine where it is.
ok. thats cool
abu_has_the_power
11-05-2003, 02:36 AM
ok. i got a prob. my tip was only for movies, and now, i have a half completed bittorrent file that i dont' want, and i can't delete it. restarted couple times, and no luck. please tell me how the dos thing works. didn't quite get ur brief description
abu_has_the_power
11-05-2003, 02:42 AM
Originally posted by cborga1985@28 October 2003 - 21:13
another way is to bring up a dos command prompt and delete the file using this
command del c:\(your shared folder or whatever folder it in)\(the file your deleting).exe.
Note: if it say invaild filename or such then right click the file in windows explorer, click properties.
Then look at where it says MS-Dos name and use that name instead of the original filename. :)
tried it, but it says it's being used by another process.
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