Why can't i delete this file?

Question

i hav this file tat i can't delete. its my sisters video n everytime i try to delete it, it says tat i can't delete it cus its in use, try to close any program using this file.

im very sure tat im not currently using it cus i close everything tat was open n still couldnt delete.

so does anyone kno why its tat n how i can delete it? cus its taking up alota space

Answer 1

Just restart your computer then you'll be able to delete it. :)

Answer 2

becase you can't spel

Answer 3

go to www.gibinsoft.com and download their file utilities it has a function for marking files for deletion on the next boot. (it was formerly a standalone program called "moveonboot") which of course also lets you move unmovable files on a reboot of your system too.

Answer 4

because xp is trying pull the info from it when you click on it. it's a bug in the OS.

whan you can do is select it with multiple files and delete them all. right click in a blank spot in the folder and create a new blank text document. now select the text dock and then control click the video file. now you should be able delete them. deletefxp should do the trick also.

Answer 5

A popular solution is to install the 'Unlocker ' software..

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

After installation, proceed to the file, right-click upon it & choose the 'unlock' option..

good luck with it..

Answer 6

if you go to this sight called ask leo and then type in you question Why can't i delete this file? then it will tell you what to do.

Answer 7

it might contain a virus because one time my laptop wouldn't delete my songs because it was in use..so just try it out.