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Cannot delete stubborn pdf file

Hello there,

i have a pdf file which i noticed on my d drive.now when i try to open it or delete it,the system says it cannot find it. i then tried unlocker,but it does not support 64 win 7,so i used lockhunter,this software runs,but cannot delete it too :(.how can i get rid of this pdf file.please help.
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Do you have Adobe Acrobat or Reader open currently? Are you able to press F5 on your keyboard to refresh this window in order to see if the file disappears?

Also, try deleting it from the command line. Start > All ProgramsAccessories > Command Prompt. Type in D: then click your Enter key. Then type in del 1188-3.pdf and then click the Enter key again to see if the file has been removed from the D: drive.
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no luck.
adobe acrobat is not open
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Looks like there is an illegal character at the end of the filename.  Try the following from command prompt:
del 1188*

Remember the wildcard.  This should fix you right up.
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