can't access files


  1. ghk84
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    can't access files


    i noticed something very strange when installing programs / games on my computer, after the installation i cant access the files on the folder!! for example apply a patch or delete them. the message i get is they being used by another program even if they are not according to task manager.. any ideas ?
    computer has no virus.
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  3. ghk84
    Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    ghk84 said:
    i noticed something very strange when installing programs / games on my computer, after the installation i cant access the files on the folder!! for example apply a patch or delete them. the message i get is they being used by another program even if they are not according to task manager.. any ideas ?
    computer has no virus.
    one more thing !! when this happens i cant perform reboot because the computer stays black screen on reboot.. but if i choose shutdown then it opens normally !!!!!!!
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