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how to remove convert.exe from windowsXP

I am trying to run an ant file that runs Imagemagick convert, but it always runs the Windows XP
convert.exe that is in c:\windows\System32\. I will never use that file, so I tried to delete it, but
Windows always recreates the file. I can't change the ant file to modify the path.
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Hi!

Delete convert.exe from dllcache folder first, then from folder system32 and it won't be restored.

HTH

Toni
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where is the dllcache folder?
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The dllcache\ folder doesn't show in Windows explorer, even when I say show hidden and system folders. But I could cd to it from a DOS prompt.
I also got a warning:
"Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been
replaced by unrecognized versions. ..."
but I hit cancel.

Thanks for the quick response and correct answer.
You have to clear check box to show "protected system files" to see this folder in Windows Explorer.