"cannot delete" error message

[Johnny_1]

Boot to Safe Mode and delete from there.
(usually by tapping f8 key during restart, but each
computer may be different)

>-----Original Message-----
>I am trying to erase a video file from my hard drive,
and
>get an "Error Deleting File or Folder" message that
>says "Cannot delete '-----' file.' It is being used by
>another person or program. Close any program that might
>be using the file and try again." There are no other
>programs running; this happens when I try to delete it
>right after logging off and turning off the computer and
>rebooting it. I get the same kind of message precluding
>moving the file.
>
>Is there a way to override this and get the file deleted?
>.
>