7 replies to this topic

[Svenne]

If you get that message, the first thing you have to do is reboot and try again to delete the file or folder. If this doesn't help you can do the folowing:

write down the exat location of the file/folder.
press ctrl +alt+del
stop proces explorer.exe
start a new proces  (option in drowdown menu FILE) CMD
go to the location where that file/folder is
type in RD *name of folder* or DEL *name of file*

        when you try to delete a folder, the folder must be empty!!

then start new proces explorer

[SteWieH]

naw I just recommand closing all the program your using and then trying to delete. someti'mes the file has some wierd tie in with what your using. if that doesn't woek try looking for it in task manager. if that still don't work don't know. but fi a folder you can't delete has files. delete each file ata  ti'me

[xx_WLT_xx]

According to my st00pid inference : It is probably because WinXP is really still using the file or program as WinXP ALWAYS logs what application you are running, etc. (yep, mysteries are in the Windows directory :eek: )

And oh yeah, try to run 'mmc' from the Run window, it's one of the most useful tools for Administrators

[Cataliste]

If you need to delete a stuborn file, such as a virus ur anti-virus refuses to remove, reboot into safe mode (press F5 while booting) and login to the Admin account, then delete the thing, si'mple and easy 

[Svenne]

I know but somethi'mes it doest work. That tip is for use in extreem situations. When nothing else works thats my last option.

[Waser Lave]

You can get this problem when you download things with firefox, and it doesnt automatically clear the thing off the download list. All you have to do is clear the download list and then delete the file normally.

[SteWieH]

Tankman I never had that problem at all with stuff I dl with Firefox Must be you :blink:

[Bão]

I have that problem all the ti'me on my old computer. It sucks monkey butt