How do i delete a file from c: drive with error message that disk is full or copy protected or in use?

it was a porn file down loaded from crazy horse.com and i need to get it out of a personal folder but it won't delete and it shows this error message every time i try to delete it, also i think i may have stored it in archives, how do i access and delete that? thanks

How do i delete a file from c: drive with error message that disk is full or copy protected or in use?
Deleting files that will not delete can be frustrating. Ususally the problem is because the file is in use by windows and cannot be deleted. You can look in the task manager (ctrl + alt + delete) and look in the proccess tab. If you can find the culprit, just end that proccess and attempt to delete.





If the file still does not delete you can boot into safe mode (tap F8 at boot repeatedly) and choose to boot into safe mode. This loads only the absolute neccessary drivers and you should now be able to delete the file.





If the file still does not delete you can move on to the sure fire methods. Manually delete the undeletable file or get a program to do it for you. Follow the link below for instructions.





The easiest way is to get a program, I recommend Remove on Reboot Shell Extension.
Reply:I would suggest that you try restarting your computer and then trying to delete the file again.





If that doesn't work, I would suggest that you do a System Restore and see if that works.





You can do a system restore by going to Start %26gt; All Programs %26gt; Accessories %26gt; System Tools %26gt; System Restore.





Good luck and I hope I helped you!
Reply:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/224059
Reply:Sam up there has is on the right track, but safe mode doesn't give access to everything sometimes.





If you end the process and it opens again, you need to find the file location and have task manager open, click end process, quickly click the file and hit the DELETE key and enter, then it is gone.





run scanners and defrag after that