Re: "error deleting file or folder" message appears when trying to delete files or folders!! HELP!

From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 03/20/04


Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 03:12:40 -0600

Suggestions:

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

How to Delete an Undeletable File in XP (Line 39)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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"Dunny Rummy" <fdsss@dfdsf.com> wrote in message
news:ph1o50h3773kuh63emjvu19s05bm7r34k9@4ax.com...
> Operating System   Microsoft Windows XP Professional
>    OS Service Pack   Service Pack 1
>    Internet Explorer   6.0.2800.1106 (IE 6.0 SP1)
>
>
> I'm sick,sick SICK of this message appearing when I'm trying
> to clean a hard drive! Because of this over 10GB is being held
> captive!!! Isn't there any SIMPLE tool that can over ride Windows XP
> without using DOS commands?
>
>
>
>
>
> I sure hope when Longhorn comes out MS will take a seriuos look into
> this "error deleting file or folder" issue
>
> TIA!
>
>
>


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