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    File lost on desktop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tphilly1984, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. tphilly1984

    tphilly1984 Notebook Evangelist

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    I downloaded the latest patch for BF2142 and when it finished the file didnt go into one as it usually does and the part file was left on the desktop. When i go to delete the file it says that the file is no longer there and that i have to find it!! Whats going on???
    How do i delete a file that is no longer there but i can see it?
     
    tphilly1984, Jun 27, 2008
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  2. Skye2

    Skye2 Notebook Evangelist

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    Try a reboot and if it is still there you should be able to delete it. If that doesn't work, there are other things to try.
     
    Skye2, Jun 27, 2008
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  3. tphilly1984

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    done reboot, no luck.
     
    tphilly1984, Jun 27, 2008
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  4. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Is it possible for u to post a Print Screen of the error message, or type out exactly what the error message says.
     
    makaveli72, Jun 27, 2008
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  5. Andy

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    have u got norton windoctor..??
     
    Andy, Jun 27, 2008
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  6. tphilly1984

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    no i dont like norton, i will post a pic of the text
     
    tphilly1984, Jun 27, 2008
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    here it is
     
    tphilly1984, Jun 27, 2008
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  8. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    oh it's Vista!..ughh!!!..I don't have much experience w/ Vista but I say give Unlocker a try.

    Just download and install it, then right-click on the file again after its installed, select Unlocker and choose the "action" to 'delete' and "unlock all".
     
    makaveli72, Jun 27, 2008
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  9. tphilly1984

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    It's gone, it worked,
    cheers
     
    tphilly1984, Jun 27, 2008
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  10. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Awesome!!!
     
    makaveli72, Jun 27, 2008
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