deleting old folder(partition)

[Guest]

After i had to reinstore windows xp on my computer my old computername and
folder are still on the hard drive and i can't seem to delete it. everytime i
try to delete it a message apear, access denied folder in use but when I
right click on it the folder is empty. Another strange thing is that this
folder name i written in black and many other folders are now in blue? Is
anyone out there who can tell me how to delete this old folder?

 

[Guest]

i have now changed the colours but i still cant delete the folder, i have
taken control of the folder (didn't work) and it says that the folder is
empty and still in use?????
please help

 

[Guest]

I'm actually having the same problem too except I didn't restore my pc. A
folder of mine says that there is 3 files in it when there is only 1 and I
get the 'access denied - file in use' error when trying to delete the whole
folder.

If you get any help on your questions, can you let me know too?

 

[WTC]

I'm actually having the same problem too except I didn't restore my pc. A
folder of mine says that there is 3 files in it when there is only 1 and I
get the 'access denied - file in use' error when trying to delete the
whole
folder.

If you get any help on your questions, can you let me know too?

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

How to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

If the above articles do not help try this method. If the following does not
work then try the procedure in Safe Mode..

1. Write down the path and filename of the undeletable file.
2. Open a command prompt window. (Start > Run > cmd.exe)
3. Open the Task Manager. (Start > Run > taskmgr.exe)
4. In the Task Manager, find the process called "Explorer" and end the
process for explorer. (This will make the desktop and taskbar disappear)
5. Close the Task Manager.
6. In the command prompt window, type:

del /a /f "\\?\path\filename" (For files)
rd /s "\\?\path\fodername" (For folders)

So if the file was called abc.jpg located in c:\pictures then the command
would look like:

del /a /f "\\?\c:\pictures\abc.jpg" (for files)
rd /s "\\?c:\pictures" (for folders)

7. To regain your desktop and taskbar, type the following in the command
prompt window:

explorer.exe

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You may wish to read this KB article.

You cannot delete a file or a folder on an NTFS file system volume
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320081

Starting your computer in Safe mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPOR...2001052409420406?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the info!

The two websites didn't work for me. There are some settings that I can't
get to and troubleshooting isn't helping...

I do have a dumb question though... how do you boot/switch to safe mode?

 

[Guest]

Well, none of them worked for me.

I dont know what else to do. Thanks for your help though.

 

[WTC]

Try this free utility,

Unlocker
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/