Re: Can't delete a file
From: Tim Zych (tzych_at_noemail.zzzz)
Date: 03/02/04
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Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 21:09:20 -0800
Thanks for the link to nthandle.exe. I ended using the gui version / process
explorer. Unfortunately, it did not tell me what is holding onto that file.
However, I *can* delete it. It can be removed using a macro. But I am
wondering (an concerned) why this is occurring.
Is it possible that Explorer is "using" the file, which may be why I can't
remove it? I seem to recall reading something along these lines but haven't
been able to locate the document.
"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com> wrote in message
news:etMai$2$DHA.1956@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Find out what application locks your files, using
>
> - nthandle.exe from SysInternals, or
> - oh.exe (Win2000 Resource Kit), or
> - compmgmt.msc" - Shared Folders-Open Files
>
> If this does not help, get out your sledge hammer:
>
> - Run gpedit.msc
> - Follow this path: Local Computer Policy / Computer Configuration /
> Windows Settings / Security Options / Recovery Console: Allow floppy . .
.
> - Set this policy to "Enabled".
> - Boot your machine from your Win2000 CD.
> - Select "Repair" when prompted, then "Command Console".
> - Navigate to the folder where your problem files reside.
> - Delete them.
>
>
> "Tim Zych" <tzych@noemail.zzzz> wrote in message
> news:uoZlO81$DHA.2012@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > NTFS.
> > Same message in Safe Mode, "Access is denied.The source file may be in
> use."
> >
> > "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com> wrote in message
> > news:eFVkfw1$DHA.712@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > - What's your file system, FAT32 or NTFS?
> > > - What message do you get when you try to delete
> > > them in Safe Mode?
> > >
> > > "Tim Zych" <tzych@noemail.xxx> wrote in message
> > > news:%23Ne%23B70$DHA.2524@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > For more information, these are huge files. These are 1.4 Gig files,
> > > images
> > > > that I have created that I no longer need. I am able to delete some
> huge
> > > > ones, but not others.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Tim Zych" <tzych@noemail.xxx> wrote in message
> > > > news:#SMB340$DHA.2056@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Thanks for replying. Safe mode doesn't work either.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:edMdD10$DHA.2632@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Tim Zych" <tzych@noemail.xxx> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:ePJKrX0$DHA.3804@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > When I try to delete some files, I get "Access is denied. The
> > source
> > > > > file
> > > > > > > may be in use" error. I've rebooted several times and get this
> > error
> > > > > every
> > > > > > > time.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Strange, in VBA I can Kill it, but when I try to remove it by
> > right
> > > > > > > clicking -> delete or pressing the delete key, I get the
access
> > > denied
> > > > > > > error.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The file is not in use, so I don't see why I can't delete it.
> > Using
> > > > > > Windows
> > > > > > > 2000, SP4. Any ideas?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Press F8 during the early boot stage, then select Safe Mode.
> > > > > > You should now be able to delete these files.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
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