hacked computer has files I cannot delete

[Ted]

I have a Windows XP Pro computer that has been hacked to
share music files. I have been trying to delete the
files / folders on the hard drive but keep getting the
message "Cannot delete file: cannot read from source file
or disk" I can get properties ok , but not delete. If I
shut down and boot in safe mode the same thing happens.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks up front
Ted

 

[none]

Read the part about Spybot S&D. It is about the Temporary Internet Files
Index.dat but will probably work for your problem. Good Luck JP
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

 

[Kelly]

Hi Ted,

What do you mean, by it has been hacked? I know what hacked means, but what
is your exact reference here?

In the meantime:

Can't Delete a File or Folder in XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del

You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;Q320081

Remove AVI Search - File in use Error Message (Line 74)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Error Deleting File or Folder - Cannot delete (filename): Cannot find the
specified path. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name.
Workaround:

Right click the Recycle Bin/Properties/Check: Do Not Move Files to the
Recycle Bin...

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308421