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jw010x8941

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Hi everytime i try delete a file called rock xp4 it says it is not a win32 application? i just can't get rid of it off my screen
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Just to clarify: When you highlight that file and press the DEL key, you get that message about Win32 application?

1. Where does the file reside?

2. What is the exact name of the file, including the extension.

3. What kind of file do think it is?
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Hi sorry i got that mixed up it actually comes up cannot delete file as another person or program is using it and when i try open it says it is not a valid win32 application,i find the file in my documents and settings in desktop,the name of the file is rockxp4.exe and type of file application,thats all the info i can find on it (i am a novice at this)
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Try booting into Safe Mode. While starting your computer tap the F8 key once every second during the memory count up, or during the system spash screen where you see the system maker's name (HP, COMPAQ, DELL....etc.)

This will result in a text based menu. Use the curors/arrorw keys to navigate to SAFE MODE and hit enter.

Try to delete that file.

What antivirus and antispyware software are you running? Are they up-to-date and have you run full scans recently? If you haven't, do that next.
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You could also try KillBox.

"KillBox is a tool to delete in-use files, if the file is running, KillBox will attempt to end the process (close the running file) and delete it."

KillBox Download :whistling:
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Hi the killbox program worked handy 1 to have too,thank you
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Good to know. Thanks 2easy.
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