Deleting a file

[pfldparkdistrict]

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]

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.

"pfldparkdistrict" wrote:

> 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?

[pfldparkdistrict]

Went into safe mode and was unable to delete it there either. Error message:
access denied

"rajkohli" wrote:

> 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.
>
> "pfldparkdistrict" wrote:
>
> > 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?

[Wesley Vogel]

"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 ,
pfldparkdistrict > hunted and
pecked:
> Went into safe mode and was unable to delete it there either. Error
> message: access denied
>
> "rajkohli" wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>> "pfldparkdistrict" wrote:
>>
>>> 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?

[John John]

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


pfldparkdistrict wrote:

> Went into safe mode and was unable to delete it there either. Error message:
> access denied
>
> "rajkohli" wrote:
>
>
>>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.
>>
>>"pfldparkdistrict" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>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?

[Wesley Vogel]

HijackThis has a Delete a file on reboot tool.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42#delreb

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
John John > hunted and pecked:
> 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
>
>
> pfldparkdistrict wrote:
>
>> Went into safe mode and was unable to delete it there either. Error
>> message: access denied
>>
>> "rajkohli" wrote:
>>
>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> "pfldparkdistrict" wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> 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?