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In the above image there are four large files with names composed of what appear to be random (non-Roman) Unicode characters. I have no idea where they came from. Is anyone familiar with these? Do I have a virus?

They have HSA (Hidden, System & Archive) attributes. I have been able to see all hidden files and I have been able to locate these files. Upon trying to delete I have run a cmd to take ownership and rebooted to Safe Mode. Tried deleting the four files and it says that the "files are in use by another program". Under processes and services I do not know what to stop to be able to delete these files? Can I delete these? If so, how?

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JasonNay
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There is many ways to do this, one example is like @Moab told you.

First atempt:
I should restart my computer in safe mode instead.
How to restart Computer in safemode 3 quick ways
then delete the files manually.

Second atempt:
Download a program called Unlocker
Download Unlocker Here

I have very hard to believe not of these altenatives should work if not.

Last atempt:
Download a Linux-Ubuntu Live DVD. Download Ubuntu live DVD HERE
select boot live only(Without install)
then navigate in Gnome/KDE to the files and delete them.
then reboot

Regards

Xsi

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Even safe mode locks some files. Modern Windows and windows install dvds have a recovery/repair/advanced mode which will always work as a last resort.

Shift f10 or menus get you into command mode which you can use to delete any file as its not running that install of windows or locking its files.

From some situations you can also type explorer.exe to run the usual windows explorer from these places.

Stilez
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