Re^2: unlinking an index.dat file in windows

system is windows xp.32bit

It would seem it is being use by another process which is why it is locked. However Im not sure if that is the case or if it is a system file exactly but index.dats are fairly common in dir's so most people will know what my knowledge is lacking from my query and be able to direct me to some relevant material. Which they have done. and thanks to them for that.

If you are able to add further I welcome. I should say I prefer not to just download an app that does it for me. I've already got one of those - its called windows :P. re - right click and delete.

i'm looking into process handling now. I think this would occur also on unix as it is universal. hopefully can install perl and apache on ubuntu 64 when i get that up and running - i'll need to know how to secure it first as I don't have a linux firewav

re the whine - i'm still not getting this dwngrding business. I have purchased a web progamming book - it has a great starter for perl. Although you probably don't thinks because of my asking this question. It didn't mention some things, so I signed up and asked. I think that this is the point of seeking wisdom. If I already knew the answer i'd be bit daft wasting everyones time asking.

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Re^3: unlinking an index.dat file in windows by Anonymous Monk on Jul 03, 2010 at 18:58 UTC
comment above is me - Don Coyote - i hadn't unlocked the sign in process....	[reply]
Re^4: unlinking an index.dat file in windows by Anonymous Monk on Jul 03, 2010 at 19:01 UTC
comments seem to logging me out when i go to write them what could this be??? maybe i need to reply. will log in and reply to comment / reply DC	[reply]
Re^5: unlinking an index.dat file in windows by Don Coyote (Hermit) on Jul 03, 2010 at 19:33 UTC
OK - So I was just getting red blue error.... This would have been funny if it was me deleting my cookies with the routine i wrote that sparked the unlink query. but actually i re-installed my browser today. settign cookie security high. This highlights the need for locking i guess. wouldnt want to overwrite files in use etc. Also I have been asked by a growing number of people if i can wite websites with differing functionalities but will require passwords and chat ability so - gotta get my learning curve up quicksmart, so, looking forward to raising more dilemma's soon :) 20100705 Janitored by Corion: Added formatting, removed PRE tags, as per Writeup Formatting Tips	[reply]