Cannot delete..help!!!

[linardni]

I cannot delete the following two application files in any way. What program should I use?
C:\WINDOWS\SHELLNEW\bronstab.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\ICA\Local Settings\Application Data\smss.exe

[samrulez]

What error are u getting??

[Vishal Gupta]

bronstab.exe - is a mass-mailing worm W32.Rontokbro.D@mm.

Following links might help U:

http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/viru...KBRO.C&VSect=T
http://www.greatis.com/appdata/d/_/_...onstab.exe.htm
http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/bronstab/

smss.exe - Windows NT Session Manager

Note: The smss.exe file is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. In other cases, smss.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm!

http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/process/smss.exe.html
http://www.liutilities.com/products/...slibrary/smss/
http://www.auditmypc.com/process/smss.asp
http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/smss/

[dIgItaL_BrAt]

Try using Unlocker to delete them,also don't forget to run an AV scan.

[prashant_thinkdigit]

Dont do any think i say u frankli


restart your machine in safe mode and delet this files not a difficult work dont get tense ok relax and do it

[gary4gar]

also try in delete in dos mode or from bootable cd of xp in console

[shovik]

I agree with Vishal, do download a good antivirus software and boot to safe mode and do a full scan, delete anything that is detected. Turn off system restore before scanning....

Regards,
Shovik.

[thadhanihemant]

u can also delete in this way
open task manager
click on processes
then sort by user name
then end all the processes except explorer.exe and taskmgr.exe
then try deleting the file
also run a antivirus scan with a good antivirus or
use the quick remove utilities that vishal mentioned above......

[anandk]

try to delete in safe mode.
else use freeware 'delete doctor' www.dislcleaners.com

[speedyguy]

keep ur anti-virus updated wit definations...this happens due to old definations pack....

cheers

[aryayush]

Originally Posted by thadhanihemant

u can also delete in this way
open task manager
click on processes
then sort by user name
then end all the processes except explorer.exe and taskmgr.exe
then try deleting the file

IMO, you should be successful with this method. I have always done so whenever I have come across a file that stubbornly refuses to get deleted.

[JGuru]

You can even try booting WIndows in the safe-mode & delete the file. See if it works. You can also try
UnLocker as suggested by @Digital_Brat.