Can't detach reference file in autocad 2016

I have reference files attached that I can't detach the normal way (highlight, right click, select detach, file is removed)

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Apr 20, 2018
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by: Freddy

You may have nested XREF's. Check the other files to see if there are XREF's attached in them as well.

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