Re: Files not deleting

From: TouchNova (anyone_at_anywhere.net)
Date: 02/23/04


Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 08:22:14 GMT

Damn, that was fast....thanks man.

"Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:uGDE6Re%23DHA.2524@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> Without knowing more.....
>
> You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;Q320081
>
> Remove AVI Search - File in use Error Message (Line 74)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Error Deleting File or Folder - Cannot delete (filename): Cannot find the
> specified path. Make sure you specify the correct path and file name.
> Workaround:
>
> Right click the Recycle Bin/Properties/Check: Do Not Move Files to the
> Recycle Bin...
>
> HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308421
>
> --
> Happy Mardi-Gras,
> Kelly
>
> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>
> Utilities for Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util
>
>
> "TouchNova" <anyone@anywhere.net> wrote in message
> news:jpi_b.370510$I06.3965083@attbi_s01...
> > I am running WinXP Pro. I have several files over 600Mb that refuse to
be
> > deleted. I cannot locate any instances or programs running that would
> > disallow the files from being deleted. My virus defs are current, my OS
> > updates as well. Any help on getting rid of them?
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
>
>



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