Cannot Delete: Access Denied

[Tom Post]

How can I force a delete of a file that gives me the message (Cannot
Delete: Access Denied). Is there a utility? I have tried shutting
every application including virus protection down, but still get the
message. The only thing that works is rebooting. I am looking for
something that forces the delete.

Thanks!

 

[Haggis]

How can I force a delete of a file that gives me the message (Cannot
Delete: Access Denied). Is there a utility? I have tried shutting
every application including virus protection down, but still get the
message. The only thing that works is rebooting. I am looking for
something that forces the delete.

Thanks!

try deleting it in safe mode

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

It would be best to boot into Safe Mode, search for the file,
then delete it.

How to Delete A File That Is Seemingly "Undeletable"
http://www.theeldergeek.com/delete_undeletable_file.htm

A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| How can I force a delete of a file that gives me the message (Cannot
| Delete: Access Denied). Is there a utility? I have tried shutting
| every application including virus protection down, but still get the
| message. The only thing that works is rebooting. I am looking for
| something that forces the delete.
|
| Thanks!

 

[TexE2u]

Usually this happens because the file is running in the
background. I've found the only way to delete the file is
to open the Windows Task Manager---Ctrl-Alt-Del

Try to figure out which process it is? and highlight it.
then press end process.

I then delete the file I was trying to.
Sometimes I've had to end process on a few different
files to figure out which one it was. One at a time I end
process then click delete. You'll know when you get it
right.

I like to use the search tool to find the files I'm
deleting...resize the box so I can see most of it and the
Task Manager Box at the same time. Helps with the back
and forth stuff.

 

[Plato]

How can I force a delete of a file that gives me the message (Cannot
Delete: Access Denied). Is there a utility? I have tried shutting

http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#8

 

[Rock]

How can I force a delete of a file that gives me the message (Cannot
Delete: Access Denied). Is there a utility? I have tried shutting
every application including virus protection down, but still get the
message. The only thing that works is rebooting. I am looking for
something that forces the delete.

Thanks!

Use a little utility called WhoLockMe. It creates a right click menu
entry. This will tell you what process has the file open.