feature request: delete file in use on next boot

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MichelPy
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feature request: delete file in use on next boot

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sometimes, using TC, I want to delete a dll, or a log file which is still in use (the uninstalll was not perfect or I want to delete a virus), and TC only asks me to remove the "write protection" :shock:

would it be possible to add a button to this dialog "delete file on next boot" using the MoveFileEx Windows API
c.f. SysInternals PendMoves

I know the right method is to kill the owner process, but I'm not brave enough to ask for an option "Kill Owner Process and Retry" :wink:
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Post by *ghisler(Author) »

Hmm, technically adding "delete on next boot" would be possible, but I don't think that I should add it, it's a very dangerous command which could delete some important system files. Maybe an addon would be a solution. It should be easy to code, but wouldn't be in the normal program.
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