error deleting folder

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I often create folders in Explorer to download files and or pictures
from the net. After distributing some of the material I wish to keep,
I am unable to delete the folder and the unwanted material....I get
the following message.

______________________________________________________
Error Deleting File or Folder


Cannot delete XXXX . Access Denied


Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the
file is not currently in use.
________________________________________________________


If I re boot the computer, I am then able to delete the folder.

This is becoming a real inconvience,,,,,,,,any suggestions


Thanks

 

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"Jack Black" <jackblack32003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:e0jnh15j3r9iscuiqs7vqon4m65vu9hd0b@4ax.com...
>I often create folders in Explorer to download files and or pictures
> from the net. After distributing some of the material I wish to keep,
> I am unable to delete the folder and the unwanted material....I get
> the following message.
>
> ______________________________________________________
> Error Deleting File or Folder
>
>
> Cannot delete XXXX . Access Denied
>
>
> Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the
> file is not currently in use.
> ________________________________________________________
>
>
> If I re boot the computer, I am then able to delete the folder.
>
> This is becoming a real inconvience,,,,,,,,any suggestions
>
>
> Thanks


This may help you,

How do I delete an "undeletable" file?
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_undeletable_file.htm

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William

 

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Jack Black Wrote:
> I often create folders in Explorer to download files and or pictures
> from the net. After distributing some of the material I wish to keep,
> I am unable to delete the folder and the unwanted material....I get
> the following message.
>
> ______________________________________________________
> Error Deleting File or Folder
>
>
> Cannot delete XXXX . Access Denied
>
>
> Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the
> file is not currently in use.
> ________________________________________________________
>
>
> If I re boot the computer, I am then able to delete the folder.
>
> This is becoming a real inconvience,,,,,,,,any suggestions
>
>
> Thanks


try doing a google search for Gipo Utilities. Follow the
instructions.That should work I believe. If it doesnt, try restarting
and immediately deleting the file once Windows starts. Good luck


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mussashimits

 

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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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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:e0jnh15j3r9iscuiqs7vqon4m65vu9hd0b@4ax.com,
Jack Black <jackblack32003@yahoo.com> hunted and pecked:
> I often create folders in Explorer to download files and or pictures
> from the net. After distributing some of the material I wish to keep,
> I am unable to delete the folder and the unwanted material....I get
> the following message.
>
> ______________________________________________________
> Error Deleting File or Folder
>
>
> Cannot delete XXXX . Access Denied
>
>
> Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the
> file is not currently in use.
> ________________________________________________________
>
>
> If I re boot the computer, I am then able to delete the folder.
>
> This is becoming a real inconvience,,,,,,,,any suggestions
>
>
> Thanks