a while back I downloaded a ka24e engine rebuild video and it was stored on my computer as an .ISO file. I tried to delete it off my desktop and it won't let me. It says that another person or program is using the file.
I haven't used the file in over a year nor is another program using it that I know of. I wan't to get rid of it... anyone know how to?
How do I remove an .ISO file?
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szh
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It is possible that the file is protected from deletion because your computer marked it as read-only (under the assumption that it came from a CD-ROM!).
Try changing the read/write protection on the file (do it in a DOS prompt for simplicity, using the "ATTRIB -R filename.iso" command) and see if that allows you to delete the file after that.
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Try changing the read/write protection on the file (do it in a DOS prompt for simplicity, using the "ATTRIB -R filename.iso" command) and see if that allows you to delete the file after that.
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Re: (szhosain)
I tried what you said above and I still can't delete the file. I took a screen shot to show you whats happening.
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Re: (wild_maxx)
To be honest, I am not sure what you are experiencing, so I will make a few suggestions that may be very naive here. So ... hmmm ... try some more options to the attrib command in a DOS window:wild_maxx wrote:I tried what you said above and I still can't delete the file. I took a screen shot to show you whats happening.
ATTRIB -S -A -R -H filename.iso
and then do a delete and see what happens.
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Re: (szhosain)
To get into DOS I just go to run and type "CMD" correct? Thats how i've been doing it and have not solved anything. I tried all the attrib commands and nothing. I am the only admin on my computer so I can't log onto anything else. The command says that the file can not be found.
Thanks alot for your help tho!
Thanks alot for your help tho!
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This can be done so easily. Just gotta have this handy dandy unlocker tool
I use it all the time for files like that, its safe doesnt have crap with it.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Unlocker_d4660.html
I use it all the time for files like that, its safe doesnt have crap with it.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Unlocker_d4660.html
Re: (240Knightrider)
OMFG I LOVE YOU!!!! took about 45 sec. and its GONE!!! THANK YOU!!!.
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Re: (240Knightrider)
Nice, thanks!!240Knightrider wrote:This can be done so easily. Just gotta have this handy dandy unlocker tool
I use it all the time for files like that, its safe doesnt have crap with it.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Unlocker_d4660.html
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Re: (240Knightrider)
What's the point in having crap you aren't currently using mounted on the drive?
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Re: (240Knightrider)
Your answer wasn't very good. Why have data mounted on a virtual drive if you aren't using it? What reason is there to keep it there when it isn't being used? Even if you plan to use it in the future you aren't using it now so there is no reason for it to be there. You can't justify leaving it there so don't even try.
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