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 into safe mode and try to delete. Restart the computer, as the
BIOS screen disappears repeatedly tap the F8 key until the Advanced
Options menu appears. Choose safe mode.


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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User