can't delete folder - "access denied"

[ben]

Hello,

I am trying to delete a folder and am getting an access denied message -
even when I boot up in safe mode. It says "Make sure the disk is not full or
write-protected and that the file is not currently in use."

The directory actually is the Firefox directory under "Application Data". I
went so far as to uninstall Firefox but still cannot remove the directory. I
post here because I figure that removing a directory is an operating system
issue.

Thanks,Ben

 

[Guest]

Hello,

I am trying to delete a folder and am getting an access denied message -
even when I boot up in safe mode. It says "Make sure the disk is not full or
write-protected and that the file is not currently in use."

The directory actually is the Firefox directory under "Application Data". I
went so far as to uninstall Firefox but still cannot remove the directory. I
post here because I figure that removing a directory is an operating system
issue.

Thanks,Ben

Hi Ben,
You fallen for the Fox tricks LOL.
Either take the ownership for the Fox file/folder or download this tool:
How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

You can delete using the AutoRuns for Windows v8.72
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/Autoruns.mspx
Also this tool is great :
http://www.ccleaner.com
HTH.
nass

 

[Guest]

Hi ben,

Take ownership of the folder before attempting to delete it:

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/308421/en-us



Regards,

 

[ben]

I installed a free program called "Unlocker" in the end. You right click
anything you want unlocked and it shows you all processes that have a
connection to that folder or file and you have the option to click "unlock".

The Firefox folder was being locked by a process called guard.exe belonging
to AVG antivirus. I unlocked the folder and removed it without problems.

 

[Gem]

I installed a free program called "Unlocker" in the end. You right click

anything you want unlocked and it shows you all processes that have a
connection to that folder or file and you have the option to click "unlock".

The Firefox folder was being locked by a process called guard.exe belonging
to AVG antivirus. I unlocked the folder and removed it without problems.

I have found there have been a few unlocker can't do and then I started
using WhoLockMe
also an exc program

and
DeleteDoctor.


both freeware