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Shooter · 11-13-2002, 12:34 PM

Anybody know how to turnoff this annoyingass feature in XP? I'm trying to change a filename but it won't let me, and none of the programs open are using it.

Hooterdog · 11-13-2002, 12:37 PM

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or are they?

pr0 · 11-13-2002, 12:38 PM

Yup i've noticed that alot with xp, seems like a common error.

Machete_ · 11-13-2002, 12:38 PM

if it after a Reboot, still gives you that message, go into "my computer" Rightclick the harddrive (c:, d:....) and chose "properties" remove the checkmark in "indexingservice" and press "OK" Then it will give you a popup message, chose "this directory and subdirectoryes" Try and delete the file now

Shooter · 11-13-2002, 12:38 PM

Well right now, I have an ICQ window and IE6 open.

Shooter · 11-13-2002, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ebus_dk
if it after a Reboot, still gives you that message, go into "my computer" Rightclick the harddrive (c:, d:....) and chose "properties" remove the checkmark in "indexingservice" and press "OK" Then it will give you a popup message, chose "this directory and subdirectoryes" Try and delete the file now

Thanks I'll try it

Rory · 11-13-2002, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shooter
Anybody know how to turnoff this annoyingass feature in XP? I'm trying to change a filename but it won't let me, and none of the programs open are using it.

I think that would fall more under file structure manipulation than feature. Something hasnt realeased the file lock , so press ctrl-alt-delete and close down ALL tasks and try again. If that doesnt work rebooting will always do it. I would say look into any programs that would possibly be locking those files and from a fresh reboot test each one.

Rory

Shooter · 11-13-2002, 12:43 PM

Looked at that also Rory, no other applications are running

Just gonna try a reboot...

11-13-2002, 12:34 PM	#1
Shooter Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,842	'this file is being used by another program' Anybody know how to turnoff this annoyingass feature in XP? I'm trying to change a filename but it won't let me, and none of the programs open are using it.

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pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	Yup i've noticed that alot with xp, seems like a common error. __________________ __________ Loadedca$h - get sum! - Revengebucks - mmm rebills! - webair (gotz sErVrz)

11-13-2002, 12:37 PM	#2
Hooterdog Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cincy Posts: 602	<BR> or are they?

11-13-2002, 12:38 PM	#4
Machete_ WINNING! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 14,579	if it after a Reboot, still gives you that message, go into "my computer" Rightclick the harddrive (c:, d:....) and chose "properties" remove the checkmark in "indexingservice" and press "OK" Then it will give you a popup message, chose "this directory and subdirectoryes" Try and delete the file now

11-13-2002, 12:43 PM	#8
Shooter Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,842	Looked at that also Rory, no other applications are running Just gonna try a reboot...