DELETE Deletion System for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

This simplistic freeware application deletes files, but only when they're not considered to be in use by your system. DELETE Deletion System doesn't require installation, so you'll have to launch the executable file each time you want to use it. The program doesn't have a true user interface. It briefly displays its logo, then uses your system's Open Dialog box to find a file. No settings or options are offered.

The publisher promotes the program as solution for overriding the irritating message that a file is in use and can't be deleted, but in our tests, DELETE Deletion System failed to delete those so-called open files. It did delete files not in use, but since this is more easily accomplished with the standard Delete option in Windows, there's no real benefit to the program. Even though it's offered as freeware, DELETE Deletion System doesn't provide much value for any user.

DELETE Deletion System for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: June 8, 2006

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 95
Windows 10
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Direct X 4

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 36,469

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

2.3/5

10 User Votes

Deleting files in use
Thomas_SissonAugust 6, 2011
Pros
It deletes files
Cons
It is not an uninstaller.
Summary
One should never delete a file in use; it can have serious system ramifications. Always find the process using the file and stop it before deleting the file in use. Otherwise, always be sure you are not deleting a necessary file.
DOES NOT WORK - AND CANNOT DELETE TEH PROGRAM FILE
JushardyNovember 1, 2010
Pros
None i could find
Cons
Whole programme does not function. Danger, do not downlaod
Summary
The program does not do anything and cannot remove the programme file from my computer! Thanks for nothing, hopefully when i find a real deletion programme can remove it!
Waste of space
The Jeepers CreepersMay 26, 2008
Pros
Cons
His delete button must be missing. Why have a program to exactly duplicate the actions of the delete key? If your delete key won't delete it niether will this usless program. (I only selected one star because you have to make a choice. Zero stars!!)
Summary
Worthless, wish I could give it zero stars
antipatternMay 16, 2008
Pros
Cons
Would be useful if you could select a directory. But alas, you can't.
Summary
Works on some files (not on others)
FrietagOctober 24, 2007
Pros
I had a video file on my computer that somehow became garbaged and was undeletable. This program was able to delete it. It required no installation process, which was nice. And it was free.
Cons
From other reviews, it sounds like this program isn't 100% effective on all such files. But it obviously works on some of them, as I just proved. For my money (har!) that's good enough for 5 stars.
Summary
Absolutely Useless
sea-creatureAugust 20, 2007
Pros
its free
Cons
OK, I appreciate freeware. I appreciate people who are kind enough to share their hard work, but please, I don't think a computer without a simple "delete" button exists in this day and age. This software did NOT delete the file I am trying to delete (being used by another program). I was pretty sure it wouldn't work after reading previous reviews, but cannot believe people who give it more than 1 star, even though they KNOW it didn't do what it was designed to do. CNET editors, after saying "DELETE Deletion System failed to delete those so-called open files" how can you still give this 3 stars? It should be removed from your site! <p>***sorry for abuse FireFight FM, I'm obviously frustrated that I cannot remove this f¤%""n file from my system!!! arghhh!***
Summary
Good but bad
Windows GuyJanuary 20, 2007
Pros
Easy to use <p>Fast download <p>Removes quickly
Cons
Wouldn't work on one of my programs, but otherwise its good
Summary
Excellent Program.
AnInnocentBystanderAugust 19, 2006
Pros
Pros: <p> <p>-Small download size, great for machines on <p>slow internet connections. <p> <p>-Very easy to use, simply select the files you want to remove, and hit OK!
Cons
Cons: <p> <p>-The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is because it left some registry behind, which I easily repaired with Registry Mechanic.
Summary
Works!
sg2iAugust 8, 2006
Pros
I tried to release the pesky persistent grip of Explorer off a file using SysInternal's (usually great) Process Explorer. <p>When I could not do it, I tried this program and it delivered - just as described! <p>One file is not enough to form an opinion - but I thought I should post this since the first review was quite negative.
Cons
For some reason the program did not work when my computer monitor's color quality was set to 24 bit. I lowered it and it worked.
Summary
Does the same function as your "Delete" button
ignatius89August 2, 2006
Pros
Its small and it deletes files.
Cons
It can not delete files that are being used. Not worth the download until it does what is says.
Summary

Developer’s Description

By FireFight FM

Eliminate hard to delete used files.

Hate those cannot delete being used messages. Well so did I. So I made this, its a simple program that when run you are prompted for a directory. No matter what file of where it will be deleted. 1.5mb no install system. 1 simple exe.