"Access denied" when trying to delete file

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Betsy

I have a virus on my computer and all the infected files
are deleted except for two that are in my Windows folder--
every time I try to delete them, I get an "Access denied"
message.

How can I override this and get them off my computer?

Thanks.
 
Betsy said:
I have a virus on my computer and all the infected files
are deleted except for two that are in my Windows folder--
every time I try to delete them, I get an "Access denied"
message.

How can I override this and get them off my computer?
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Try to delete the files from the Safe Mode. See "A Description of the
Safe Boot Mode Options in Windows XP"
(http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315222).
 
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which anti-virus were you using at the time...


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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.637 / Virus Database: 408 - Release Date: 3/20/2004


.delpart fdisk format reinstall windows.this should fixit!
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Hi Betsy,

What are the file names?

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
 
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