Cannot delete:access is denied message

There are some file/folders I am unable to delete. When I try, I get error
message that reads: Cannot delete (name of folder): Access is denied. Make
sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not
currently in use. Not sure what to do to be able to delete these. Not even
sure how to find out if I am the owner of the files. I am the administrator
and that has not changed. Please help? I am using Windows XP Home Edition.

"mumbeaver" <mumbeaver@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> There are some file/folders I am unable to delete. When I try, I get error
> message that reads: Cannot delete (name of folder): Access is denied. Make
> sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not
> currently in use. Not sure what to do to be able to delete these. Not even
> sure how to find out if I am the owner of the files. I am the administrator
> and that has not changed. Please help? I am using Windows XP Home Edition.

Boot to Safe Mode and delete them. If no joy:
How to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions in Windows XP
(Pro/Home)
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308418

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP (Pro/Home)
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308421

How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and folders in
Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308419

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On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:27:01 -0800, mumbeaver
<mumbeaver@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>There are some file/folders I am unable to delete. When I try, I get error
>message that reads: Cannot delete (name of folder): Access is denied. Make
>sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not
>currently in use. Not sure what to do to be able to delete these. Not even
>sure how to find out if I am the owner of the files. I am the administrator
>and that has not changed. Please help? I am using Windows XP Home Edition.

If there is/are any icons associated with the folders/files , exit
them first , then delete folders/files .

The main reason behind this message is that some other program is using the file. Identify and close that programs as mentioned in globinch.com (Windows : Cannot Delete File : Access Denied – File Unlocker)

[ikazimali]

Follow these steps for delete access denied files

1. Right Click on Taskbar
2. Select Task Manager
3. From Process list select Explorer.exe and Click End Process
4. Click on File from menu and select Run
5. Click Browse
6. from Files of Types select All Files from drop down box
7. goto file location and delete it.