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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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 Posted - 09/19/2004 : 14:41:11
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I have a 512MB WAV file (I think it's wav. When I do properties it says "Winamp Media file" but it says that for all of my WAV files I think) that I desperately need to delete for disc-space purposes. The only problem is that every time I try to delete it it says it can not be deleted because it is being used by another program. So I've closed every program, restarted the computer numerous times, and it still says the exact same thing; and it's bugging the hell out of me, and it needs to be deleted. Does anyone have any solutions?
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2004 : 14:44:42
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| Windows? Try deleting it in Safe Mode. |
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dogjones
- FB Fan -
USA
142 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2004 : 15:31:39
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delete it in command line...its an issue with Windows fucked up "file preview"
cd (drive:)
cd (folder)
del (filename.wav)
without the () of course
there's also a registry key you can toggle, but command line will work just fine |
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PixieSteve
> Teenager of the Year <
Poland
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Posted - 09/19/2004 : 15:36:07
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| what is the wav file? what's the name? is it a song you've downloaded/created/burnt or is it something to do with windows? |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2004 : 16:00:41
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quote:
Originally posted by dogjones
delete it in command line...its an issue with Windows fucked up "file preview"
cd (drive:)
cd (folder)
del (filename.wav)
without the () of course
there's also a registry key you can toggle, but command line will work just fine
I'm completely illiterate when it comes to computers and I don't understand a word of that.
Steve, it's a music file I've created--nothing to do with windows.
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2004 : 16:24:24
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First get to a command prompt.
START->Run
(type) command<enter>
At this point you will need to tell us where the file is located, what operating system you are using and your login name, because you may need squigglies.
Example: My Documents\some odd file name.wav (IN WINDOWS XP)
We need to navigate to that directory
CD docume~1
CD nimrod~1
CD mydocu~1
Now we can delete the file
DEL someod~1.wav |
Edited by - hammerhands on 09/19/2004 16:29:14 |
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2004 : 16:27:33
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If you want to try the Safe Mode thing, restart your computer and press F8
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To start the computer in safe mode
Click Start, click Shut Down, and then, in the drop-down list, click Shut down.
In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, click Restart, and then click OK.
When you see the message Please select the operating system to start, press F8.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate safe mode option, and then press ENTER.
Then you delete the file, then you need to restart the computer again and select 3. Normal! |
Edited by - hammerhands on 09/19/2004 16:31:33 |
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Ebb Vicious
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1162 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2004 : 16:32:22
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throw your PC out the window and get a new iMac G5. also buy me one while you're at it.
the safe mode thing should work and be a lot easier for you to do than dealing with the command prompt. |
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2004 : 16:42:06
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delete it in command line...its an issue with Windows fucked up "file preview"
I guess you could turn off file preview temporarily.
Maybe?
Tools->Folder Options->General->Tasks->Use Windows classic folders
Apply
OK |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 09/19/2004 : 18:32:10
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The command line thing worked. Thanks so much!
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