Cannot delete file: cannot read from the source file or disk

[Roger]

I have a file on my desktop called WH40K which I cannot
delete.

I keep getting this error message when I try to delete it.

Cannot delete file: cannot read from the source file or
disk.

Can anyone help me?

 

[guy]

its some sore of game file , correct ??? Did you install
a game which would require that file ??? look in your add
and remove programs area and see if listed , if so close
the program first and then deleted ... If you are still
having problems removing the file , try it in safe
mode ... Link below is how its done

http://tinyurl.com/yuvzh

 

[Roger]

Thanks, but it didn't work.
I've tried using command line as well, and that can't
even see the file, although it shows in the dir list as a
0kb file.

Anymore ideas?

 

[Kelly]

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

WhoLockMe Explorer Extension v1.04 beta (NT-Win2K-XP)
http://www.dr-hoiby.com/WhoLockMe/

Inuse.exe: File-In-Use Replace Utility
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/tools/existing/inuse-o.asp

How to replace in-use files at Windows restart
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/q181/3/45.asp&NoWebContent=1

Troubleshooting, Removing and/or Cleaning Add or Remove Programs
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_a.htm#addremove

 

[Plato]

I have a file on my desktop called WH40K which I cannot
delete.

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