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Old 03-03-2007, 09:52 AM
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How do I delete/move files being used by other programs?

I have this problem on occasion, and ALWAYS with EXE files. Despite the fact that I get out of the application the EXE file uses, I can't delete/move the file because "It's being used by another person or program" and of course Micro$oft is too stupid to tell me what program is using it so I can cut it out! And, as usual, the Task Manager doesn't list an application that could possibly be running the EXE file. The only way to delete/move the EXE file is to restart the computer, but I'm tired of that. Is there an easier way to do it?
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Old 03-03-2007, 05:58 PM
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http://filehippo.com/download_unlocker/

hope this helps, its handy to have!!! good luck
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Old 03-03-2007, 06:17 PM
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It worked! Yay! Thank you!
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