Avast. The process cannot access........

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Avast. The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process. Cannot process Temp Internet Files\Content\IE5\LXFM12SV\loadadv559[1]exe[FSG] file.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Windows in its infinite wisdom protects files in use (even malware), so it is likely that avast! can’t delete or move files in use. So schedule boot-time scan in avast’s menu if you have XP, win2k or NT, otherwise boot into safe mode and run an avast scan. This should ensure that the file isn’t in use and avast should be able to deal with it.

However, clearing your tempory internet files should also get rid of the file assuming it is IE that is using it.

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Thanks Mate! Much Obliged! So far so good.

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No problem, welcome to the forums.