I wont let me delete a file.

I downloaded something from download.com and now it wont let me delete it had
no setup as soon as i clicked on the program it had an error message. so how
do i delete this message? Or can you tell me how to reset my computer to
earlyer today or
yesterday?

Charles R;701169 Wrote:
> I downloaded something from download.com and now it wont let me delete
> it had
> no setup as soon as i clicked on the program it had an error message.
> so how
> do i delete this message? Or can you tell me how to reset my computer
> to
> earlyer today or
> yesterday?

Hi Charles,

Since it gave you a error when you tried to run it, it may have a
process that is still running preventing you from deleting that file.
You can restart the computer or use Task Manager to close the process to
see if it will allow you to delete the file afterwards. This tutorial
will show you how to use Task Manager for this if needed.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/12...processes.html


If it still will not let you delete it, then try to take ownership of
it first to see if it will let you afterwards. This tutorial will show
you how if needed.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67...ship-file.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn


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"Charles R" <Charles > wrote in message
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>I downloaded something from download.com and now it wont let me delete it
>had
> no setup as soon as i clicked on the program it had an error message. so
> how
> do i delete this message? Or can you tell me how to reset my computer to
> earlyer today or
> yesterday?

Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore.

If using Norton, disable it before using SR.
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Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"Charles R" wrote:

> I downloaded something from download.com and now it wont let me delete it had
> no setup as soon as i clicked on the program it had an error message. so how
> do i delete this message? Or can you tell me how to reset my computer to
> earlyer today or
> yesterday?

Try to delete it in safe mode.


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