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Michael Burk [MSFT]
February 19th 04, 08:43 PM
What files are you trying to delete?

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"I need help badly" > wrote in message
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> Why can't I delete/move any .exe programs or files on my computer? I have
> tried restarting it, and I have tried the .lnk and .exe fixes on
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm/. Is there some kind of
> setting I could have changed? I can still delete by using uninstall files,
> but I can't get rid of anything manually. Whenever I select an exe file
> and hit the delete button (or right click>delete) I get an error message
> telling me the file is in use by another person or program. I HAVE NO IDEA
> WHAT TO DO AT ALL!!!
>
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I need help badly
February 19th 04, 09:03 PM
An old setup and an old game. The game was one I was making myself. It did not come from a setup file, but is just a singleton .exe program.

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