How do I delete a folder that is locked and contains a virus?

India
August 4, 2010 10:56am CST
Well there is a folder and during scanning AVG detected a virus but it is unable to delete the virus. I tried deleting the folder and off course I couldn't delete. Is there any tool that can delete locked folders. I had one such tool but I forgot its name. I am having this problem right now so any help will be appreciated and don't worry I am gonna change the antivirus soon :(
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6 responses
incredibleDNA
@incredibleDNA (1742)
• Philippines
4 Aug 10
try this, disconnect from the internet then stop AVG. After that, try to delete the folder. :) If this didn't work, try to reformat your drive
dodofone
@dodofone (79)
• Australia
7 Aug 10
Go to "System restore"/maybe try on save mode. If you know where is the file/folder delete manually! Scan your system with Antivirus. Try http://www.superantispyware.com for FREE
CSHINE
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
4 Aug 10
Dear friend, I could see there are those antivirus that could delete these files. Hope this could be easily found thorugh search engines.
jonry18200
@jonry18200 (59)
• Philippines
7 Aug 10
You can use nod32 as your antivirus this will really help you. It can remove all affected folder, delete all viruses and unhide all the hidden folders.
jazzhere
@jazzhere (137)
• India
5 Aug 10
you can also download the software "delete it" its around 1 mb space only it deletes all the files,virus or locker locked files or anything else files check it out http://www.brothersoft.com/delete-it-forever-15329.html
ReViewMeMedia
@ReViewMeMedia (3785)
• United States
4 Aug 10
I would suggest putting your computer into safe mode with the internet disconnected and then finding where that file is and trying to delete it manually.