Cannot delete

[Jerry Fortenberry]

Windows XP Pro SP1

Error message: Error deleting file or folder

Cannot delete "filename": it is being used by another person or program....

Any ideas ?

 

[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

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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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| Windows XP Pro SP1
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| Error message: Error deleting file or folder
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| Cannot delete "filename": it is being used by another person or program....
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| Any ideas ?
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| Jerry

 

[Unknown]

Boot up in safe mode and delete there.