cant delete a file from desktop?

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  • deanthedude1977
    Newbie
    • Nov 2010
    • 17

    #1

    cant delete a file from desktop?

    Hi
    Im running windows 7 and i have a file in my desktop that when i try to remove it says its not located there anymore please verify location??-ive tried renaming etc and nothing??

    Please help--
  • lagerland
    V.I.P. Member
    • Sep 2010
    • 6031

    #2
    Right click the file then properites then find target and try deleting it from the location it gives you first...............
    I know you believe you understand what you think i said



    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BUT <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
    I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what i meant ! sigpic

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    • deanthedude1977
      Newbie
      • Nov 2010
      • 17

      #3
      ive tried that no joy--????
      might have to do a system restore....

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      • lagerland
        V.I.P. Member
        • Sep 2010
        • 6031

        #4
        Usually sorts out most problems.................
        I know you believe you understand what you think i said



        >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BUT <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
        I am not sure you realise that what you heard is not what i meant ! sigpic

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        • Spacerat
          Member
          • May 2009
          • 53

          #5
          Try opening a command prompt with Administrator access and delete it from there - worked for me in the past.

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          • deanthedude1977
            Newbie
            • Nov 2010
            • 17

            #6
            ive never used command prompt??have u any instructions how to???
            thanks

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            • deanthedude1977
              Newbie
              • Nov 2010
              • 17

              #7
              Sorted...i downloaded a program called Unlocker found it on a google search--finally got rid of it...

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