recycle bin

External Since: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 229

I have a file in my recycle bin that I can't delete. When I
select delete I get a message "Cannot delete leBHOs. The
source file may be in use." How can I find this source file
and get rid of it. I'm sure it's some spyware or adware
program that keeps coming back after deleting it from system.

External Since: Jun 04, 2004 Posts: 6266

Hi,
Work through the solutions (CWShredder, Ad-aware, Spybot) at
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm" target="_blank">http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm</a> Also note the security tips on that
page.

Additional information at:
The Parasite Fight <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm" target="_blank">http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm</a>
More security tips at <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm" target="_blank">http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm</a>
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm" target="_blank">http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm</a>

If the malware removal programs don't clean things up completely, go to
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075" target="_blank">http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075</a> Follow the instructions and post
a HijackThis log. Be patient they're busy.

You could probably delete leBHOs with one of these programs:
Dr. Delete- BroadbandReports.com:
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7374516~root=sware~mode=flat" target="_blank">http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7374516~root=sware~mode=flat</a>
MoveOnBoot- SnapFiles
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.snapfiles.com/get/moveonboot.html" target="_blank">http://www.snapfiles.com/get/moveonboot.html</a>
But you're right to look for the program that's creating the file.

Hope this helps,
Don
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"Jim" <anonymous[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have a file in my recycle bin that I can't delete. When I
> select delete I get a message "Cannot delete leBHOs. The
> source file may be in use." How can I find this source file
> and get rid of it. I'm sure it's some spyware or adware
> program that keeps coming back after deleting it from system.