how do i delete write protected

nana437 · #1 10-09-2004, 12:32 AM

I have McAfee virus scan and it say that i have 11 unwanted programs,so i try to delete them,clean them,or quarantine them but it won't let me becuase they're "write protected".Can someone please tell how i sould delete these files.

Miz · #2 10-09-2004, 10:35 AM

Most likely they're running so can't be deleted.

Boot into Safe Mode and see if you can delete them there.

nana437 · #3 10-09-2004, 01:09 PM

thanks it helped out alot.

Miz · #4 10-09-2004, 03:51 PM

You're welcome. Thanks for posting back to let us know you've got things under control.

gnarlue · #5 10-01-2007, 08:37 AM

How do I boot into safe mode? I do not know how and will appreciate directions. I must rid my computer of SpamBlockerUtility, which is like a cancer. Thanks in advance for advice.

Ant · #6 10-01-2007, 09:01 AM

Start your computer and keep pressing (not holding) F8 continually until the Boot Menu appears. You can access safe mode from there.