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can't delete a widget called 2 glassy recylcle bins.exe from my desk top !!!!

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can't delete a widget called 2 glassy recylcle bins.exe from my desk top !!!!

helllllllllllp!!!!!

from JoeUser Forums
i click to download this widget called 2 glassy recylcle bins and then it asked me where to save it at,so i saved it on my desktop as a .exe file cause i notice all of the widgets i had downloaded before had the same extention (.exe ) OK. fine..so i doubble click on the file after it downloaded and notice an ms-dos window open and close, but nothing else happen after that....now !! im still trying to delete this file but i can't cause windows keeps telling me -(cannot delete 2 glassy recycle bins:it is being used by another person or program. close any programs tha might be using the file and try again)-can someone help me with this ? please help!!!
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Reply #27 from WinCustomize Forums Top
In safe mode. If you alter only the above referenced entries then not booting isn't really possible.
Siege of Centauri
Reply #28 from WinCustomize Forums Top
now when u say temp u mean create a new folder right ... how do i restore the exported file i created .. through system restore ???
Reply #29 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I don't think you're going to have to restore it, but if you do, just double click on it and it will import it back. And yes, create a temp folder and after you're done and don't need it, just delete it.
Reply #30 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Do this only if you are comfortable and familiar with the Windows Registry. If you aren't, then don't do it.


...I keep looking at some of your last questions.....you do understand what I was saying in the above statement...correct?
Reply #32 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ok let me give it a shot


..I like that...


NO balls, NO golf...........
Reply #33 from WinCustomize Forums Top
yrag ... i tryed deleting the file but that f#@$%* wont budge i did everything you said too...by the way windows seem to be running ok even though i deleted stuff from the registry, should i doubble click on the backup reg i created to restore any problems before they accurr ???
Reply #34 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You can if you want....I don't think it changed much else. Are you the only user on this computer?
Reply #36 from WinCustomize Forums Top
In Windows Explorer, switch to View-Details and then select View-Choose Details. Uncheck everything except the file name and try to delete it. Failing that, re-check all the details and see if it gives a hint what it's up to.
Reply #37 from WinCustomize Forums Top

/me wonders if the idea of killing explorer.exe first might be a workable method...

I'd give it a try if I could imitate/replicate what was done with the dl and renaming and running, etc....

Reply #38 from WinCustomize Forums Top
At this point, I'd give real money if he knew DOS........
Reply #39 from WinCustomize Forums Top
/me kills time

.........hummmmmmmm....something ate our /me's.....
Reply #40 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Jafo: the explorer idea is a good one, but I'm just not sure what this thing did. That CMD screen that flashed when he executed it, leads me to believe it's an association debacle and set a switch in the Registry. If we can knock down explorer and run a CMD prompt (and guess the extension correctly since what Windows shows and what it thinks it shows can be two different things), then I think we can get rid of it. The problem will arise when he re-boots and the Registry puts it right back.
Reply #41 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i re-checked all the boxes now what kind of hint am i looking for..perhaps a message window with info on it about the file ? it looks like i created a folder from hell !!!!
Reply #42 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Try this: http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/moveonboot.html

Download, install and follow the directions.

folder


It's a single file, not a folder...correct?
Reply #43 from WinCustomize Forums Top
yes you're right i meant file thnx... and this software sounds like it might do the magic trick..ok and away i go !!!!
Reply #44 from WinCustomize Forums Top
yrag !!!!!!! you should be called houdini !!! you're the f#@$ing man. that file didn't stand a chance against you!!! ..wow id like to thank you for your help.its been what 2 days trying to get rid of this file >>>>>thats the last time i make that mistake , but then again with people like you helping out..maybe ill find you a challenge to solve...just bugging againg thnx for your support.
Reply #45 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You're Welcome.....


Don't do that again and take the rest of the day off..............
Reply #47 from WinCustomize Forums Top

/me goes off to fubar his system once more...in new and devious ways totally beyond yrag's handling......

I'm sure it can be done...I'm sure it can be done.....

Reply #48 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Liar... I havent seen a problem he cant fix yet...
Reply #49 from WinCustomize Forums Top
How did this happen si I don't do it?
lol
Reply #50 from WinCustomize Forums Top
How did this happen si I don't do it?

errrr... you might try reading the opening comment..... there might be a clue there.