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Delete an in-use file
Spyware and viruses can be difficult to delete. Often times when you locate spyware on your computer and try to delete the file you get the following error: “Cannot delete file: Access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.” There is an easy way to remove these files.

Install Creative Element Power tools. You can [|download Creative Element Power tools from their website]. Now when you right click on an icon, you will have the ability to “Delete in-use file.” See the screenshot below: If you choose to delete the in-use file you will be prompted with the following dialogue. If you choose “OK” the file will be deleted when you restart.