File/Folder access and deleting them

[Guest]

For some reasons certain files on my Lapop will not allow me access them nor
delete them. It is my personal laptop and this has been an ongoing issue for
several months. I have admin rights and have tried changing folder setings
and using "shift + delete" to no avail.

In the case of some folders it just says "Access is Denied" when i try open
them. In the case of of trying to delete a folder is says "Access is Denied"
and then some others sentence about to make sure it is not write protected or
in use. Neither of which it seems to be. I using windows xp Home Edition on a
HP DV8295ea.

Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Shenan Stanley]

For some reasons certain files on my Lapop will not allow me access
them nor delete them. It is my personal laptop and this has been an
ongoing issue for several months. I have admin rights and have
tried changing folder setings and using "shift + delete" to no
avail.

In the case of some folders it just says "Access is Denied" when i
try open them. In the case of of trying to delete a folder is says
"Access is Denied" and then some others sentence about to make sure
it is not write protected or in use. Neither of which it seems to
be. I using windows xp Home Edition on a HP DV8295ea.

Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

Read *carefully* - do not just skim the page and start following steps.
There is important information there dependent on the version of Windows XP

 

[Guest]

Cheers I have tried that before to no avail but will try it again.