Al Camp wrote:

> My grandson downloaded an old DOS freeware game (Titans of Steel).
>
> It consists of only one file... TosInst.exe
>
> When I try to delete the file, I get a message...
> Error Deleting File or folder
> Cannot Delete TosInst.exe It is being used by another person or
> program.
> Close any programs that might be using the file and try again.
>
> I cannot locate any program or user (I'm the only user) that is using
> this
> file. Nothing in Task Manager, and nothing indicated in "Starter", an
> application I have that displays all apps initiated at Startup.
>
> How can I force this file to delete?
>
> Thanks for your help,
> Al Camp

Boot the computer into Safe Mode and you should be able to delete it
there. Do this by repeatedly tapping the F8 key as the computer is
starting up. This will get you to the right menu. Navigate using your
Up arrow key; the mouse will not work here.

Malke
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