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  1. Anak
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    Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
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    aw22 said:
    Well it was already "Allow this file to have contents indexed in addition to file properties." And I'm still unable to delete thoise 3 files, other files I can delete. Well I can watch thoise 3 .mkv files but I cannot rename or move or delete.
    This statement is unclear to me.
    It sounds like you saw that those two advanced attributes were checked off,

    • File is ready for archiving
    • Allow this file to have contents indexed in addition to file properties.

    You left them that way, tried to delete, and they would not delete.

    They need to be Un-checked then try to delete.
    My apologies if I mis-understood, and you indeed un-checked them.

    And no mention is made whether or not you tried to deactivate preview mode.
    Anak said:
    "The action can't be completed" might be because the preview mode is active.
    Deactivate the Preview mode for the folder the file is in.
    In view options; show conventional view for folder.
    aw22 said:
    When I used ERASE command in cmd I got same problem "The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.". Gonna try soon in Safe Mode.
    When you do try Safe Mode you may find that you will not be able to empty the recycle bin.

    Reboot back into Safe Mode and empty the bin from there (Safe Mode).


    Some other options:
    If you have Malwarebytes you can try using the built in File Assassin program located on the "More Tools" tab of the mbam program.

    Or download the stand alone version here:
    FileASSASSIN: Malwarebytes

    Then there are these two:
    http://ccollomb.********/unlocker/
    And
    Eraser

    There is also "Move on Boot" here:
    Gibin Software House
    But it only goes to XP
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  3. aw22
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    I have checked and also re-checked attributes settings.
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  4. Shark007
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    My guess would be that you have chosen to install software from DivX and now they own you.
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  6. aw22
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    It happened right after I had installed DivX update or something like that. they had DivX logo on it only. But I got now deleted with FileASSASSIN v1.06, had to use "Use delete on Winodws reboot functions." other way it wouldnt have let me to delete. Thx Anak and everyone alse.
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  7. Shark007
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    Shark007 said:
    My guess would be that you have chosen to install software from DivX and now they own you.
    aw22 said:
    It happened right after I had installed DivX update or something like that.
    you have only begun to notice the inconsistancies caused by use of anything from DivX.
    I wish you luck with your continued usage of this detrimental software.
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  8. Anak
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    Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
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    aw22 said:
    Thx Anak and everyone alse.
    Your welcome.
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  10. aw22
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    Shark007 said:
    you have only begun to notice the inconsistancies caused by use of anything from DivX.
    I wish you luck with your continued usage of this detrimental software.
    What do u mean by detrimental software? xD
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  11. SouthParade
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    I had similar problems in the past, and on every occasion the files became 'deletable' after a reboot/restart. A bit OTT, I know....
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  12. abhishekbhushan
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       New #19

    cannot delete file solution


    open task manager go for background process and look for appropriate process in which your "file in use".
    'in my case it was a video file so i look for vlc media player in process just end the task and delete the file".
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