[Non-FGunZ] I need help removing this.

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10-24-2015
Mousse

[Non-FGunZ] I need help removing this.

Guys I need help removing installer.exe.

http://puu.sh/kVQ0F/4f625a78c3.png

When I attempt to delete it, a pop-up is showing that I couldn't delete it because the file doesn't even exist.
Tried moving it elsewhere, tried dragging it directly to the Recycle Bin, still failed

http://puu.sh/kVQ5i/ffc502d167.png

I even tried opening properties to set its attributes to "Hidden" but it also won't work.

http://puu.sh/kVQDt/03f04fcfc6.png

Are there any other options? It's annoying to see a useless file in my document library.

Thanks in advance.
10-24-2015
#1Chef

Have you tried searching for this file anywhere else on your PC?
10-24-2015
xPeace

http://filehippo.com/download_unlocker/

I remember I had a problem similar to yours, I just used this program and it deleted it ezpz.
10-24-2015
Mousse

Quote:

Originally Posted by #1Chef

Have you tried searching for this file anywhere else on your PC?

Yes. But I don't see it. It's only in "My Documents".
I tried searching for the file's original contents and I have no idea where. :(
10-24-2015
Notorious

Tried CCleaner?
10-24-2015
#1Chef

Have you checked your programs list in the control panel? Maybe you can uninstall the file from there.
10-24-2015
Paul

Two things..

This can be known as a 'ghost' file where an ghost file is left by a deleted file. It usually gets removed after a reboot.

If after the reboot the file isn't gone, it's not a ghost file. You can use something like IOBit's Unlocker to remove it.

http://www.iobit.com/en/iobit-unlocker.php
10-24-2015
ZAIN

you got hacked, i suggest you set your pc on fire and throw it out of the window
10-24-2015
Pigglet

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZAIN

you got hacked, i suggest you set your pc on fire and throw it out of the window

True
10-24-2015
Traumatiser

Use CCleaners Registry Cleaner <- to scan for unused shortcuts and or try to uninstall with Revo Uninstaller <- Most powerful uninstaller.
10-24-2015
Mousse

Quote:

Originally Posted by xPeace

http://filehippo.com/download_unlocker/

I remember I had a problem similar to yours, I just used this program and it deleted it ezpz.

Potentially unwanted link. I'm not risking it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notorious

Tried CCleaner?

Didn't work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by #1Chef

Have you checked your programs list in the control panel? Maybe you can uninstall the file from there.

Unfortunately, the installer wasn't there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

Two things..

This can be known as a 'ghost' file where an ghost file is left by a deleted file. It usually gets removed after a reboot.

If after the reboot the file isn't gone, it's not a ghost file. You can use something like IOBit's Unlocker to remove it.

http://www.iobit.com/en/iobit-unlocker.php

It worked! Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZAIN

you got hacked, i suggest you set your pc on fire and throw it out of the window

Rood!
I cri. :'(

Lock thread now. Problem has been solved. :)
10-24-2015
Dave

Btw I've used Unlocker before in the past, it's a legitimate program which works pretty well.