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Old June 2nd 07, 04:43 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Leonard Grey
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Default cannot delete file -- cannot read from source file or disk

Restart in Safe Mode and log on with the computer's built-in
Administrator account. (It has no password.) Right-click on the icon and
select the Security tab. Checkmark the unchecked boxes in the Allow
column. Apply and OK. Now try to delete the icon. Empty the Recycle Bin.
After doing this restart your computer normally.

Do NOT attempt to make any changes to the Administrator account. It is
your lifeline when things go awry.

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Leonard Grey
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Nealks wrote:
No. And it does not list it using a command prompt. The Icon also appears
somewhat transparent on the desktop. It does list in explorer in the desktop
directory, but can't be changed in any way.

"Leonard Grey" wrote:

Nealks:

Can you delete it in Safe Mode?

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Leonard Grey
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Nealks wrote:
I have an Icon on my desktop that I "cannot delete file -- cannot read from
source file or disk" The file has no extension. Properties show File Type =
"File" It has 0 bytes. It does not list using a command prompt, and it
won't rename, cut, or delete from destop or windows explorer. Any ideas?

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