deleting files

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When I try to delete files I get the message:

Cannot delete XXXX: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and
that the file is not currently in use.

Ok, I did all that and still can't delete the file.
Any suggestions??
 
Subject: deleting files
From: "Casey" (e-mail address removed)
Date: 2/17/2004 4:05 PM Eastern Standard Time
Message-id: <[email protected]>

When I try to delete files I get the message:

Cannot delete XXXX: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and
that the file is not currently in use.

Ok, I did all that and still can't delete the file.
Any suggestions??
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I don't know if this will work in every situation, but I have had good luck
deleting "undeletable" .avi files by rebooting and changing the extension to
..txt. It will then delete ...on my XP Pro System.

Good Luck,
John
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"
***Arthur C. Clarke***
 
John. Thanks for your help. I did try what you
suggested, however, I can only delete one file at a
time. I have to reboot, go in, delete, reboot, delete,
etc. Can be very cumbersome if you have a lot of files.
But it works!
 
Subject: Re: deleting files
From: "Casey" (e-mail address removed)
Date: 2/17/2004 6:39 PM Eastern Standard Time
Message-id: <[email protected]>

John. Thanks for your help. I did try what you
suggested, however, I can only delete one file at a
time. I have to reboot, go in, delete, reboot, delete,
etc. Can be very cumbersome if you have a lot of files.
But it works!
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There is a more complicated method outlined on Kelly Theriot's Site
www.kellys-corner-xp.com/xp.htm . It's under XP A-Z, look for AVI Remove. This
may actually be easier if you have many files to get rid of.

Cheers,
John
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"
***Arthur C. Clarke***
 
Subject: deleting files
From: "Casey" (e-mail address removed)
Date: 2/17/2004 4:05 PM Eastern Standard Time
Message-id: <[email protected]>

When I try to delete files I get the message:

Cannot delete XXXX: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and
that the file is not currently in use.

Ok, I did all that and still can't delete the file.
Any suggestions??
Click to expand...
Sorry I spelled Kelly's URL wrong. It's www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp.htm . I
think I need a nap!<G>

John
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"
***Arthur C. Clarke***
 
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