unable to delete files

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some image files I try to delet give me this error message: Cannot delete
File name: It is being used by another person or program.

Close any programs that might be using the file and try again

as far as I know there is not other programs running. help and support says
to install sp2 but I did that several months ago and I get windows updates
automaticaly. is there a way around this problem?
 
rfrank1399 said:
some image files I try to delet give me this error
message: Cannot delete File name: It is being used by
another person or program.

Close any programs that might be using the file and try
again

as far as I know there is not other programs running.
help and support says to install sp2 but I did that
several months ago and I get windows updates
automaticaly. is there a way around this problem?
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Restart your computer and try to delete the files.
If that fails...try booting in Safe mode and try to
delete the files.

The following articles may be useful:

(298345) "Access Denied" Error Message
When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298345

(320081) You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320081

Can't delete a file in Windows?
http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/howto-delete-xp.html

(315222) A Description of the Safe Mode
Boot Options in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315222

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This is a sympton that I also get fairly often, and it is very annoying.

Quicker than re-booting, is to "Log Off" or "Change User" and then Log back
on again.

Nearly always, you will then be able to Delete, but sometimes you do have to
Re-boot.

Roy
 
I noticed the same difficulties with music files, especially after just being
viewed/played. The only way I am able to release the file without logout or
reboot is to view/play another file. Only then can I rename or delete the
file.
 
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