Getting rid of.......

[fbg40]

Hi
I created a file on my desktop with a jpg extension that I no longer need. When I try to get rid of it either by delete or dragging to recycle bin, I get a message saying that this file is being used by another program etc. Anybody have any idea what I need to do to find out what program is using this file ? Any help would be greatly appreciated - it's getting on my nerves !!
TIA
FBG40

[Buenchico]

Try closing all programs that you don't need. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and access the task manager. Use 'end task' to close everything except Explorer and Systray.Then try deleting the file.

Alternatively, try deleting the file with a file shredder program. (I've sometimes had files which I can't delete in the usual way but which I've still been able to shred). This might do the trick:
http://www.download.com/File-Shredder/3000-214 4_4-10662832.html?tag=lst-0-3

Chris

[fbg40]

Chris
Many thanks for your answer. Unfortunately, neither of your solutions worked, but thanks for the link to File Shredder, it looks good. Thanks again
FBG40

[fo3nix]

Restart, then try and delete it.

[squarebear]

You've not got this .jpg set as your wallpaper have you?

[fbg40]

Surprise !!
Booted up this morning, dragged the file to the recycle bin and hey presto !!, it's gone. Many thanks for your help everybody.
FBG40