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Removing File Locked by OS

If have a file that cannot be remove from the computer disk, it may have been locked down by the OS or Third Party Software (or even a computer virus). You can use the following procedure to flag it so that it can be remove the next time the computer reboot.

  • Click on Open Misc Tools section.
  • Look for Delete a file on reboot...
  • Answer "Yes" to the prompt - The file will be deleted by Windows when the system restarts.
  • Shutdown and restart the computer.

 


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