how to delete write-protected files

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viwole

hi to anyone who can help me ! i'm new to all this . my
system crashed and a friend reloaded xp-pro for me. since
then i can't get to or delete certan files or programs.
it tells me -either disk is full or write-protected. i
don't care about the contents. i just want to get rid of
them what can i do ???? please explain in detail i'm a
TRUE beginnerthanks to anyone who can help.
 
viwole,

Please be more specific...
Generally, programs are not deleted, but uninstalled using Add or Remove
Programs in Control Panel.
 
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viwole,

Please be more specific...
Generally, programs are not deleted, but uninstalled using Add or Remove
Programs in Control Panel.

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How to optimize Windows XP, 2000, ME
for the best performance (Step-by-step Visual Guide):
http://www.fixyourwindows.com






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after reinstalling xp-pro there are actually two files
that i tried to use 1: ez-trust antivirus program 2:one
file under documents and settings . both told me that my
access was denied.1: so i unistalled the program ez-trust
antivirus in add/delete .but it is still in the program
files and it does not let me delete it there even thou it
is gone out of the add/delete 2:the file in
document/setting which i believe are just some old
pictures {that i do not worry about loosing}does not let
me do anything :can't open nor delete it .hopefully this
helps as an explanation. if some youneed more let me know
please. thanks viwole
 
viwole,

ez-trust might’ve left some shared files behind – some programs do that,
it’s normal.

If you can’t delete files you created, try to “take ownershipâ€:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

and then delete the file. If still having problems, try deleting in Safe
Mode (Start/Restart your computer and start pushing F8 key twice per second.
Select Safe Mode on Windows Advanced Options screen, and push Enter.)

If you would like to clean your computer, please see the following.

Spyware/Virus Removal and Prevention:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/windowsxpsolutions.htm
(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

How to optimize Windows XP, 2000, ME
for the best performance (Step-by-step Visual Guide):
http://www.fixyourwindows.com

Good Luck!
 
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viwole,

ez-trust mightâ?Tve left some shared files behind â?" some programs do that,
itâ?Ts normal.

If you canâ?Tt delete files you created, try to â?otake ownershipâ?:
us;308421

and then delete the file. If still having problems, try deleting in Safe
Mode (Start/Restart your computer and start pushing F8 key twice per second.
Select Safe Mode on Windows Advanced Options screen, and push Enter.)

If you would like to clean your computer, please see the following.

Spyware/Virus Removal and Prevention:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/windowsxpsolutions.htm
(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

How to optimize Windows XP, 2000, ME
for the best performance (Step-by-step Visual Guide):
http://www.fixyourwindows.com

Good Luck!








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sorry for sounding stupid ! but all these shortforms you
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used come across like chinese to me please be easy with
this old fa.. i just moved into the 21rst century when it
comes to computers .so in short :what does it mean ?? i
know you will shake your head {my grandkids do the same.}
ijust don't want to ask them and figure things out by
myself. this old dog really wants to learn .so
please "translate" your message for me .thanks for being
so helpful viwole
 
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