How to delete a file already in use by Windows 

***** PROBLEM *****

How to delete a file already in use by Windows?

~~~~~ SOLUTION ~~~~~

1. Create the file:

\WINDOWS\WININIT.INI

2. Add the following 2 lines:

[Rename]
nul=C:\SHORTPATHNAME\SHORTFILENAME.EXT

You will need the DOS short name, not the Windows' long name.

3. Save > Restart Windows

The file will be deleted when you restart.

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