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If the computer is saying that a file is in use, this usually means there is something running in the background that you may not be aware of. Logging into Windows in Safe Mode may allow you to delete the file. Make sure you have written down its complete path. If it is still running inside safe mode and still will not let you delete it, boot the computer into a command line prompt. Here you should be able to trash the file.

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