Cannot delete file from TC, says it is in use.

Im trying to delete a couple of .mpv files from my time capsule... but everytime I try to do it... it says the file(s) is/are in use... Ive done quite a bit of searching around on the net and cannot find anything to help me get these 2 files off my TC...
Ive found stuff that would help me if they were on my iMac itself... but nothing in regards to TC... please help =)
Cheers in advance!!

Figured it out... I used the terminal application/utility and was able to get the files off of my time capsule...

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Originally Posted by chas
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