Unable to delete dll file

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Hello,

I have a problem that I have been unable to solve for a few days now, which I am submitting to you.

I am using Windows XP, and I have retrieved dll files (atmpvc.dll, miamore.dll, and trustac.dll to be precise) from C:\Windows\System32\ that I cannot delete even when restarting in safe mode.
These files were crashing IE, which can be resolved by disabling them in Tools\Manage Add-ons.
However, when I scan my hard drive with Norton Internet Security 2004, Norton crashes on these files with a critical error message (3019,1).
Has anyone else faced this type of problem and managed to find a solution?
Thank you in advance for your help.

Zerta

9 answers

  1. balltrap34 Posted messages 16241 Status Security Contributor 332
     
    to delete it, you can try this
    create a file with Notepad containing anything
    give it the same name and extension as the file you want to delete
    Windows will tell you it exists and ask if you want to replace it, say yes and then delete the file you created
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    1. darkvador4
       
      Thank you balltrap34, your system is great, it works amazingly. With some free software and others, we often have problems getting everything removed, there is often a leftover dll, but this is awesome.

      Thanks again, even though the post is old, it just helped me.
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    2. YoooX
       
      Hello hello,

      I am also looking for a trick to get rid of files, including DLLs.
      When I create a Notepad file saved under the same name, I have two options:
      -I can save it anywhere, and it doesn't bother anyone.
      -I can save it in the same directory as my DLL file, and that's where the trouble starts; it categorically refuses to let me save it... the rascal...
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    3. catimini
       
      really very clever and the worst part is that it works!
      Bravo and thank you
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