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Frostilicus
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December 15th, 2004 19:00
A technical problem, didn't know where to put it
Yesterday, I downloaded a game demo that I had previously downloaded and deleted several months ago. I ended up having to cancel the download after a minute or two, so I closed the screen and clicked 'cancel' when it asked if I wanted to cancel the download. Ever since then, there has been an icon for the game setup file on my desktop that won't go away. When I try to delete it, a message appears stating that the the program cannot be deleted because it is in use by another person or program. When I try to open the file, it says that "PainkillerSPDemo3Setup.exe is not a valid Win32 application". The file is just sitting there, and I can't do anything about it. I have since completed the download a second time, and everything works fine, but that file icon remains. I can't figure out what else would be using the file, so if anyone could help me to get rid of it, I would be most appreciative. Just tell me what other information you might need and I can try to get it for you. Thanks.
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zbestwun2001
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Posted December 15th, 2004 20:00
I believe that is tapping the F8 button when the blue Dell logo apprears.
Then you should get a prompt where you can arrow up to the SafeMode option.
See if that helps.
Good luck,
Steve
If that doesn't work please go to http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html and dowload this application HiJackThis.
Make a seperate folder on your C drive for this program.
After you download the application open it up.
Click on the SCAN button and save the log it generates.
Then I would suggest posting a NEW thread entitled something like , HiJackThis log. I need help. Someone with expertise with this program will respond to your post.
Don't do anything on your own with this program.
But first try going into SafeMode and deleteing the icon there.
Regards,
Steve