You'd think deleting would be easier...

[Guest]

OK- I'm pleading for someone who knows what they're doing... Here's my
dilemma: A former roommate had complete access to my system, Windows XP Home
Edition. Well, along with stealing all of my software, he saved files onto my
hard-drive that I cannot delete. Every time I try it comes up with the
message:

"Access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and
that the file is not currently in use."

I have tried going into dos and deleting it that way with no luck. I don't
know how else to dump this... any suggestions??? HELP!!!!

 

[Jim]

Try this and see if it helps.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&sd=tech
May I suggest some thing? If this person had full access to your computer
you may want to consider backing up all your important data and reinstalling
the OS. You don't know what this person left on your computer such as key
loggers or other spyware or what kind of porn sites he surfed.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810881

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

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| OK- I'm pleading for someone who knows what they're doing... Here's my
| dilemma: A former roommate had complete access to my system, Windows XP Home
| Edition. Well, along with stealing all of my software, he saved files onto my
| hard-drive that I cannot delete. Every time I try it comes up with the
| message:
|
| "Access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and
| that the file is not currently in use."
|
| I have tried going into dos and deleting it that way with no luck. I don't
| know how else to dump this... any suggestions??? HELP!!!!

 

[pcbutts1]

Use this http://www.pcbutts1.com/downloads/killbox.zip

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[Guest]

Thank you for the help. I would love to reinstall the os- but he took ALL my
software- including discs for my other puter. I'm out of the warranty window
& am hesitant to buy new.
I did get those files removed... but now I'm having trouble with my monitor:
(you seem awfully knowledgable about these things... My monitor keeps
having what sound like power surges. There's a sound like static electricity
discharging, the screen goes black, and sometimes it comes back fine, other
times it's shaking like the monitor alone is experiencing an earth-quake, and
other times I have to press the power button to get it back on. Is this
normal for a monitor that's outlived it's life? Are these the signs that I
need to get out and find a new one? Any suggestions?
I REALLY appreciate your counsel on this. Thank you for your time & attention!
K

 

[Guest]

Thank you so much for the help!! It worked well, but I went a little crazy &
apparently deleted some files I need for operation... oh well, I'll deal! I"m
much happier knowing that crap is out of reach! Thanks again!!
K