Deleting a file

[Troy]

im having trouble deleting a file. It says
"can't delete: access is denied.
Make sure the disc is not full or write-protected and
that the file is ot currently in use."
the file isn't in use and i'm not sure if it's write
protected or full. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Taurarian]

Can't Delete a File or Folder in XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del"

For more information see these links if required:-
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081
You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298345
"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;319368
You Receive an "Access Denied" Error Message When You Delete Folders from a
Mounted Drive

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Troy,

Delete the file in Safe Mode
or
Open Task Manager end task "explorer.exe", attempt to delete the file now.

If this does not help, Use process explorer (www.sysinternals.com) to see
which process has locked that file.

Also, see:
You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320081


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im having trouble deleting a file. It says
"can't delete: access is denied.
Make sure the disc is not full or write-protected and
that the file is ot currently in use."
the file isn't in use and i'm not sure if it's write
protected or full. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Ed Sproull [MSFT]]

Usually that means some program is using the file or it is locked by a
program that has exited under not so normal conditions. If it isn't a system
file you should be able to delete it after a reboot.

Ed