"Alias" <aka@[notme]maskedandanonymous.org> wrote in message
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> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> Do it in Safe Mode.
>
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Thanks Malke, Rock, and Alias.
I was able to delete the file via DOS, but your way sounds like the best way
to go.
Thanks for the help,
Al Camp