Delete D4600A12.exe from desktop

Question

I have downloaded the BIOS update file D4600A12.EXE to a download folder I keep, copied to file to my desktop and ran the fle from my desktop icon.  The updated of the BIOS seemed to work fine.  I am now trying to delete the D4600A12.EXE file from my desktop but get the message: 'Cannot delete D4600A12.EXE.  It is being used by another person or program.  Close programs that might be using the file and try again'.  Since I am the only person using my computer, how do I find the other program that might be using the file?  Or how can I delete the D4600A12 file?

Majestic · Answer

The problem you are experiencing is more of a quirk with Windows than a problem with the BIOS update file. First, try booting into Windows Safe Mode to see if you can delete the file. If not, the click here for another forum discussion on the topic of deleting stubborn files in Windows. From the feed back I have received from other folks I have sent there, the MoveOnBoot solution is the most popular resolution.

In the future, to avoid the problem, save files to a folder on your hard drive rather than the desktop.

labcon · Answer

Thank you for your response and suggestions.  MoveOnBoot works great - very easy to use and does the job.  Thanks again

Majestic · Answer

You're welcome.  I'm glad to hear you found that little utility was useful.

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