Can't delete file, in use - did I ruin something?

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  1. Jackku, Oct 25, 2016
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    Jackku macrumors newbie

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    Hey!

    This problem - installing Malwarebytes app, download the file, install it, then send the downloaded file to garbage bin. Try to delete it - says it's in use.

    Was it just system using it or did I ruin something in installing process? Did Malwarebytes now install defected? I left it in trash and it let me install it later. Or are these apps so tough that they either install (and work) or they won't install at all?
     
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  2. KALLT, Oct 25, 2016

    KALLT macrumors 601

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    Have you ejected the disk image?
     
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  3. Fishrrman, Oct 25, 2016

    Fishrrman macrumors G5

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    Shut down the computer -- all the way off.

    Reboot -- then try again.
     
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  4. supermariofan25, Oct 27, 2016

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    To further explain. Many Mac applications come packaged in disk images ending in the .DMG file format. These disk images are containers acting as a virtual USB drive if you will, like a USB drive they need to be ejected before the downloaded file can be deleted.
     
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