*leftover user account folders not removable

[xp-pro]

Windows XP Sp-3

I removed a user account, however, Windows is still saving files to a
"removed" user desktop folder that is left. I cannot remove the Favorites,
Desktop and several other folder left. Error says it is still being used by
a program. How do I ditch this?

Thanks

 

[Gordon]

Windows XP Sp-3

I removed a user account, however, Windows is still saving files to a
"removed" user desktop folder that is left.

Eh? Please explain EXACTLY what you mean by that.
"Windows" doesn't save files to a folder - YOU as the User do.

I cannot remove the Favorites, Desktop and several other folder left.
Error says it is still being used by a program. How do I ditch this?

Boot into Safe Mode and try then.