error deleting files

[Guest]

I cannot delete a specific file. The error reads "Error deleting file or
folder: cannot delete file: cannot read from the source file or disk."
Microsoft KnowledgeBase article 315688 instructs users "If you have folders
or files that you cannot delete or rename, contact Product Support
Services..." Product Support Services refers me to my computer manufacturer,
and the manufacturer refers me back to Microsoft.
What is the process to delete a file which brings up the above-mentioned
error message? Is there a way to delete it in Registry Editor? SafeMode
yields the same result as above.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I cannot delete a specific file. The error reads "Error deleting file or
folder: cannot delete file: cannot read from the source file or disk."
Microsoft KnowledgeBase article 315688 instructs users "If you have folders
or files that you cannot delete or rename, contact Product Support
Services..." Product Support Services refers me to my computer manufacturer,
and the manufacturer refers me back to Microsoft.
What is the process to delete a file which brings up the above-mentioned
error message? Is there a way to delete it in Registry Editor? SafeMode
yields the same result as above.

What is the file/folder name you're trying to delete?

 

[Ayush]

Replied to [jayyoung]s message :
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I cannot delete a specific file. The error reads "Error deleting file or
folder: cannot delete file: cannot read from the source file or disk."

1.| Boot in "Safe mode with Command prompt"
2.| Type :
del /P "PathOfFile"

OR

Try Unlocker

Home Page - <http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/>

Alternate links :
<www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Unlocker.shtml>
<www.download.com/Unlocker/3000-2248-10493998.html>

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

OK, that's the file name. Now what about the full folder name?

 

[Guest]

Unlocker did the trick.
Thank-you!

--
jayyoung

Replied to [jayyoung]s message :
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I cannot delete a specific file. The error reads "Error deleting file or
folder: cannot delete file: cannot read from the source file or disk."

1.| Boot in "Safe mode with Command prompt"
2.| Type :
del /P "PathOfFile"

OR

Try Unlocker

Home Page - <http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/>

Alternate links :
<www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Unlocker.shtml>
<www.download.com/Unlocker/3000-2248-10493998.html>

 

[Ayush]

Replied to [jayyoung]s message :
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Unlocker did the trick.
Thank-you!

You are welcome. It is a great program ....