I can't delete a file - even when using unlocker
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00:00 I Can'T Delete A File - Even When Using Unlocker
01:04 Answer 1 Score 4
01:32 Accepted Answer Score 6
01:51 Answer 3 Score 2
02:15 Answer 4 Score 1
02:39 Thank you
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Full question
https://superuser.com/questions/469683/i...
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ACCEPTED ANSWER
Score 6
Get a Linux Live Cd, and get gparted, systemrescue or parted magic (any release would work, but a small distro for something quick). Burn it to cd/usb, and boot your computer to it. Mount the hd, and find the folder and delete it.
You can use Unetbootin to create the live cd or do it manually.
ANSWER 2
Score 4
Use Process Explorer to identify which process is keeping an open handle to the file.
- Click
Find > Find Handle or DLL... - Enter
win8image.iso - Click
Search
Then make the program close its handle. In your case the issue might be that the ISO image is still connected to a virtual machine or a virtual drive.
ANSWER 3
Score 2
Windows includes the ability to mark files for deletion upon reboot. This ensures the files are not in use at the time as they are deleted by the system before Windows starts completely.
An application such as this one exposes this functionality to the end user.
Edit: I would recommend MoveFile as it is from a reputable source (Thanks Ansgar).
ANSWER 4
Score 1
Take ownership of the ISO file and then delete it. This happens sometimes on my Win7 x64 as well.
You may also want to consider adding this option in the right-click menu so you can take ownership of any NEW file before you start working with it.
On a side note, Unlocker now has a 64-bit version too.. :)