Can't delete Files?

[Al Franz]

I am running WinXP SP2. Had to uninstall a 3rd party application that was
not working for me. All the files were uninstalled for this application
except for two MDB files. I can not delete them, get an Error.

"Cannot delete App: Access is denied"
"Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not
currently in use."

Why am I getting this, since the whole 3rd party application was uninstalled
not sure what is using the file. I have rebooted the system as well, am
logged on as Adminstrator also.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Al;
Reboot them in Safe Mode:
Reboot tapping F8 each second.
Select Safe Mode at the menu.

You may need to Take Ownership, #9 on this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/adsecurity.htm

 

[Eric Renken]

You might want to try taking ownership of the files:

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...xp/all/proddocs/en-us/acl_take_ownership.mspx

 

[Al Franz]

When I try to take ownership, right click and select properties I see now
Security Tab. On the file only see a GENERAL and SUMMARY tab. On the
folder containing the files I only see a GENERAL, SHARING and CUSTOMIZE tab.

 

[Al Franz]

Tried a SAFE MODE boot and still could not delete them.

When I try to take ownership, right click and select properties I see now
Security Tab. On the file only see a GENERAL and SUMMARY tab. On the
folder containing the files I only see a GENERAL, SHARING and CUSTOMIZE tab.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Go here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 39 Right column "Delete an undeletable..."