Can't delete folder

[gregf]

I have a PC with a filder under the C drive called 'delete this', and a
sub folder called 'temp'. The sub folder has a + indicating there is
yet another sub folder, but when I try to open it, I get a window that
says
C:\Program Files\Iomega
C:\Program Files\delete this\temp is not accessible
Access is denied

I would like to delete this whole folder, but when I try to do this, I
get the same error.

I tried all the usual spyware/adware/virus scans, Add/Remove programs,
but it seems to have nothing to do with that.
Any suggestions?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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

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

Other Options:

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

Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810881

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

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

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| I have a PC with a filder under the C drive called 'delete this', and a
| sub folder called 'temp'. The sub folder has a + indicating there is
| yet another sub folder, but when I try to open it, I get a window that
| says
| C:\Program Files\Iomega
| C:\Program Files\delete this\temp is not accessible
| Access is denied
|
| I would like to delete this whole folder, but when I try to do this, I
| get the same error.
|
| I tried all the usual spyware/adware/virus scans, Add/Remove programs,
| but it seems to have nothing to do with that.
| Any suggestions?

 

[gregf]

Isn't F8 supposed to bring up the boot options? It's not working. Is
there another key that will do this?

 

[Alan Smith]

You need to press it at the right time. When are you uzsing the F8 key?

 

[gregf]

After I turn it on, I start holding it down. I've tried just tapping it
too. Several times now. No go.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If your keyboard happens to have a F-Lock key, press it before
pressing F8 in order to enter Safe Mode.

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
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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:

| Isn't F8 supposed to bring up the boot options? It's not working. Is
| there another key that will do this?

 

[gregf]

There's no f-lock key.
I did get the original problem solved though.