Problems deleting files

[Crack]

Hi

I keep getting a recurring error when I try to delete files that are
un-needed (mp3, mpeg etc)

It says: Cannot delete xxxxxx it is being used by another person or program,
close all programs and try again.

I know for a fact that no one is using them and there are no programs
runnning.

What could be wrong?

Advice appreciated.

 

[Phil \(a.k.a. purplehaz\)]

I've found that sometimes simply copying the file to another folder will
then let you delete the original and the copy. If that doesn't work try
below:



http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del



Delete - AVI, MPG... files (access denied error)

Close all open apps. Open a command prompt (start, run, cmd, hit enter) and
navigate to the directory with the offending files. Then open the Task
Manager and click on the Processes tab. select "Explorer.Exe" under Image
Name. Click "End Process".



Now you will only have the command prompt and the task manager. In the
Command Prompt, DEL the offending files (DEL *.mpg, DEL mus*.avi, DEL
test.wmv, etc.)



The files should now delete without a problem. Now go back to the task
manager and click on the Applications tab. Click the "New Task..." button.
in the dialog, type Explorer.Exe and click OK.

 

[Arkady]

And if everything else fails, you could always delete the
file in Safe Mode(keep pressing F8 after boot screen).
Safe Mode would ensure that nothing uses the file.

-----Original Message-----
I've found that sometimes simply copying the file to another folder will
then let you delete the original and the copy. If that doesn't work try
below:



http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del



Delete - AVI, MPG... files (access denied error)

Close all open apps. Open a command prompt (start, run, cmd, hit enter) and
navigate to the directory with the offending files. Then open the Task
Manager and click on the Processes tab.

select "Explorer.Exe" under Image

 

[Plato]

I keep getting a recurring error when I try to delete files that are
un-needed (mp3, mpeg etc)

http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop10.htm#8