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Deleting a file

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pfldparkdistrict - 29 Apr 2006 02:33 GMT
I restored a folder and files in the wrong location on my hard drive, now I
can't delete it.  I've tried hitting delete, changing the properties of the
file so that it is not a "read only" file and/or folder, etc.  But whenever I
do those things and try to delete it, I get an error message saying that
access is denied - make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that
the file is not currently in use.

How do I get rid of this?
rajkohli - 29 Apr 2006 02:37 GMT
Sometimes this happen when you are trying to delete a file which is in use by
another process or the file is open. First of all, try restarting your
computer and then close all the open programs and then make a delete. If
still can't delete the file then run Windows in Safe Mode by pressing F8
while booting up.

Let us know, if this information is useful to you.

> I restored a folder and files in the wrong location on my hard drive, now I
> can't delete it.  I've tried hitting delete, changing the properties of the
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> How do I get rid of this?
pfldparkdistrict - 29 Apr 2006 16:29 GMT
Went into safe mode and was unable to delete it there either.  Error message:
access denied

> Sometimes this happen when you are trying to delete a file which is in use by
> another process or the file is open. First of all, try restarting your
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> > How do I get rid of this?
Wesley Vogel - 29 Apr 2006 19:22 GMT
"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298345

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

You cannot delete a file or a folder on an NTFS file system volume
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320081

MANUALLY DELETING STUBBORN FILES
http://aumha.org/a/stubborn.php

You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320081

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

Delete A File That Is Seemingly "Undeletable"
http://www.theeldergeek.com/delete_undeletable_file.htm

Delete - Can't Delete Files or Folders
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del

Delete - AVI, MPG... files (access denied error)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm

Scroll down to Delete - AVI, MPG... files (access denied error)
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How To Delete "Undeletable" Files And Folders In XP
http://www.bootdisk.com/xptop20.htm#8

Cannot delete file or folder
[[Sometimes a file cannot be deleted or a folder removed because Windows
says it's open by another program.]]
http://www.michna.com/kb/WxCannotDelete.htm

You Receive an "Access Denied" Error Message When You Delete Folders from a
Mounted Drive
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319368

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Hope this helps.  Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:1F1622A3-9FD4-41FA-8296-B0DA9CA7927C@microsoft.com,
pfldparkdistrict <pfldparkdistrict@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and
pecked:

> Went into safe mode and was unable to delete it there either.  Error
> message: access denied
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>>>
>>> How do I get rid of this?
John John - 30 Apr 2006 04:57 GMT
The code (registry tweak) here will add delete on reboot to the context
menu.  Don't use if you don't want the extra item in the context menu
and you don't know how to remove the registry entries.

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=36948&st=20

The file will be permanently gone when you use it, it won't be in the
Recycle Bin.

You can also try:

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

or:

http://www.killbox.net/

or:

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/moveonboot.html

or try an old favorite rm.exe unix/posix/sfu utility.

John

> Went into safe mode and was unable to delete it there either.  Error message:
> access denied
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>>>How do I get rid of this?
Wesley Vogel - 30 Apr 2006 17:43 GMT
HijackThis has a Delete a file on reboot tool.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42#delreb

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Hope this helps.  Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

> The code (registry tweak) here will add delete on reboot to the context
> menu.  Don't use if you don't want the extra item in the context menu
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>>>> How do I get rid of this?
 
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