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2022-02-12T12:41:55+00:00

I need help deleting the file IDMShellExt64.dll...it keeps saying the action cant be completed because the file is opened in Windows explorer

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  1. _AW_ 67,206 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-02-12T12:47:16+00:00

    Hi travis, if you uninstalled IDM, restart the computer so that the file can unload, then delete it.

    Otherwise, download Autouns:

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autoruns

    Extract Autoruns64 and run as administrator. In the Quick Filter box enter: IDMShellExt64

    Right click any found entries and Delete

    Restart the computer and delete IDMShellExt64.dll

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