Windows 10: Can't delete something i downloaded as it is being used by system Potential Virus

I have a file which i cant delete that i recently downloaded a pic is provided. I cant use admin command promt command del /f on it or anything else what do i do?

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Whats the best way to delete the virus?

> i just want to know the best way to delete a virus

See this list of
Generic Removal Guides

In addition suggestion to read:

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/help/troubleshooting-infection
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection

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HTH,

Julia

 

remove a virus

1) Do steps 1, 2 and 5 in this multi-step removal guide:
https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-potentially-unwanted-program/

2) Do not download anything from the link (pcrisk) which another user previously posted. It's one of those SpyHunter pushing sites. SpyHunter is a commercial program which is absolutely not recommended here in Microsoft Community.

3) Suggestion to read:

• How to easily avoid PC infections
  
• How to Avoid Potentially Unwanted Programs | Malwarebytes Unpacked
  
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
  

 

New Virus Comes Disguised as IE7 Download

If you receive an e-mail offering a download of Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2, delete it. A new virus is spreading all over the web. The e-mail includes a convincing graphic that looks like it could really be from Microsoft, and the virus is delivered when recipients click on the included link. The e-mails carry the subject line "Internet Explorer 7 Downloads" and appear to come from admin@microsoft.com. They include a blue, Microsoft-style graphic offering a download of IE 7 beta 2. Clicking the graphic will download an executable file called IE 7.exe. The file is actually a new virus called Virus.Win32.Grum. Security experts are still trying to analyze the virus, which may affect your registry, mail contact list or steal personal information from your computer.

Source: Network World