help with a file that won't erase

[Bill Berris]

Hi - I am having a problem I hope yuo can help me with. It is probably
really simple, but I just can't figure it out...
(using XP Home)

Anyway, I have a small video file on my desktop that I cannot erase. Every
time, I get the error msg that I can't erase the file because it "is being
used by another person or program. Close any programs that might be using
the file and try again."

Okay, but the thing is that I do not have any programs opened, and made sure
that the file was not still on a playlist or in any recently-opened list.
Is there a way to erase the file and be done with it?

Thanks for any help in getting rid of this!


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~Bill Berris
Modesto, CA
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[Taurarian Constellation]

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


For more information see these links if required:-
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081
You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298345
"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319368
You Receive an "Access Denied" Error Message When You Delete Folders from a Mounted
Drive