Error: File cannot be deleted!

[144]

I am getting the following (attched error_msg.jpg) error message.
How to delete the file?

[it_waaznt_me]

Download and install Unlocker. Kill the process that is accessing the folder and then delete it.

[Third Eye]

Originally Posted by 144

I am getting the following (attched error_msg.jpg) error message.
How to delete the file?

This is a AVG Antivirus service,wanna remove it then turn off the antivirus service.....

[anandk]

...or is it a .exe file. anyway avg is a legit program, y do u want to delete it if u r using avg av ? if its an .exe file, reboot and delete, else delete in safe mode, else use unlocker or deletedoctor as suggested above.

[144]

This file , avg75free_430a848.exe (Setup file for AVG anti-virus Free Edition v.7.5.43), got corrupt during download. A new copy of the setup file was downloaded (to Desktop) and installed & AVG is working.
But this setup file refuses to be deleted. Why does a setup file have anything to do with any running services related to AVG or any?

[144]

Here is what Unlocker showed (attch: unlocket_view.jpg)
Why does Explorer.exe service has anything to do with a desktop file (setup file)? Could this be Malware? Spyware?

[Kiran.dks]

Since it is a corrupt download, Internet explorer or Windows might be using it. Reboot your PC. Then delete it.

[manas]

Goto Task Manager and End Process "explorer.exe".

Now from Task Manager, File---> New Task and type "cmd".Hit enter.Traverse to the folder where the file is and delete it.

[s18000rpm]

Originally Posted by kiran.rkk

Since it is a corrupt download, Internet explorer or Windows might be using it. Reboot your PC. Then delete it.

Most probably, that ^^ might be the problem.

why not clean Internet Explorer's temp/cache folder.

[it_waaznt_me]

Click on Unlock All and then try deleting it.

[144]

All failed. except for DeletDoctor's 'Delete on next boot' option gave the solution. I did try 'Unlock All' from Unlocker. That didn't work either. I did have unlocket installed prior to this discussion also, thanks to this, I know about unlocker now

[nikhil ramteke]

hey u r playing with avg antivirus,and when u starts the pc as it is installed it being used by ur system, so until and unless u uninstall or end that program u cant delete it.......