How do I delete a folder named Program in "C:"?
Every attempt I make at deleting, renaming or removing the file results in this message "This action cannot be completed because the folder or file is open in another program"
- I have tried using MoveOnBootup to delete the file, however it does not recognize the folder.
- I have tried deleting the file through the command prompt however I received the message "access denied"
I could not figure out how to open the command prompt on bootup for my Dell computer that runs Windows 7. I read that you have to press F8 during startup, but pressing F8 does nothing for me.
Also, when my computer restarts it recommends that I rename the folder "C:\Program" to "C:\Program1" but when I accept the prompt it says that the folder is already open. help meee.
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You shouldn't delete files on the root path.
But if you do know what you're doing, boot into safemode with command prompt. As an administrator, use taskkill.exe to terminate dwm.exe and del -s -f C:/Program/
To delete c:/ program, forcefully, omitting system files. Drop the -s flag if necessary.
Good luck.
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DEL -s -f C:/PROGRAM && TASKKILL /im "dwm.exe" /f /t
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Only possible way is to reinstall you windows. Best of luck