"error deleting file or folder" message appears when trying to delete files or folders!! HELP!

[Dunny Rummy]

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 1
Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106 (IE 6.0 SP1)


I'm sick,sick SICK of this message appearing when I'm trying
to clean a hard drive! Because of this over 10GB is being held
captive!!! Isn't there any SIMPLE tool that can over ride Windows XP
without using DOS commands?





I sure hope when Longhorn comes out MS will take a seriuos look into
this "error deleting file or folder" issue

TIA!

 

[Kelly]

Suggestions:

Error Deleting File or Folder - Cannot delete (filename): Cannot find the
specified path. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name.
Workaround:

Right click the Recycle Bin/Properties/Check: Do Not Move Files to the
Recycle Bin...

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308421

How to Delete an Undeletable File in XP (Line 39)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Dunny Rummy]

Also, I just reformatted and windows XP reports a directory
"I:\Program Files" is empty. Bullshit! It had over 15GB before I
reinstalled windows and now its gone??! I cant access it nor delete it
either!! HELP!!!

 

[Dunny Rummy]

I tried taking ownership but now I can access "I:\Program Files", but
the folder "nbp" "I:\Program Files\nbp" is denied from me!!!!!!!!!!
Under the securities tab XP denies me to change it too.
I'd be better off using win98 than to put up with this BS!
The folder NBP has over 15GB hidden from me!! I am the sole owner and
user of XP PRO but XP is denying me rights?!!
PLEASE HELP! I cant afford to format drive "I:\" for it has over 99GB
of precious data and I have no where/space to move it to a temp
folder!!

 

[Dunny Rummy]

Problem solved....thanks!
I also applied this to other folders that was locked and recovered
missing data.

 

[Kelly]

Great, glad to hear you have this resolved. )