cannot delete stubborn *.tmp file

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I an trying to delete a file BCG8.tmp from my temp directory. I get the message “file in in use with another process”, even when nothing else is running.
Any help would be appreciated.
Mike Mullett
Reading UK

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Did you try this in Safe Mode?

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See Movefiles from Windows Sysinternals. There is an examples on the page of deleting a file at the next boot (which is what you have to do).

Joe

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See Movefiles from Windows Sysinternals. There is an examples on the page of deleting a file at the next boot (which is what you have to do).

Joe

Not necessarily so, Joe. Take a look at the little, free utility Unlocker. It should do the deed for you. Possibly without a reboot.

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Get the FREE program Unlocker and it will get rid of anything you want!

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What is the create date on the file? If it’s today it’s likely in use by some obscure program like your AV.
There are often a few files in the temp directory that can’t be deleted because they are in use and protected.
Some programs create new tmp files daily and don’t remove the old ones – these can easily be deleted, except the newest one.
I just use ccleaner once in a while to clean out the temp directories.

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Thanks to all replies – Unlocker did the trick.
Mike

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Thanks to all replies – Unlocker did the trick.
Mike

So I suggest the program and provide a link to download it, regerick posts a confirmation of my suggestion in the next post, with no link, and he gets the thank you ????? :confused:

Seriously, the only important thing is that you got it sorted out. Thanks for posting back with your results.:)

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So I suggest the program and provide a link to download it, regerick posts a confirmation of my suggestion in the next post, with no link, and he gets the thank you ????? :confused:

Seriously, the only important thing is that you got it sorted out. Thanks for posting back with your results.:)

You’ll get your reward in heaven lol

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You give me far too much credit. :^_^:

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