Can not delete uninstalled program folders

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help on fixing my computer

Hi,
I am trying to clean my pc by deleting programs I dont use anymore and then
I check to see if the folders deleted off my computer after I uninstall them.
Most of them deleted themselves and others I would have to do it myself but
some just dont seem to want to be deleted. I could understand that if I was
trying to delete a windows component. When I try to delete it says access
denied, to make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that its
currently not in use. I dont understand why this is happening. Is there
anyone that know's about this and can help me. Thanks.
 
"help on fixing my computer"
Hi,
I am trying to clean my pc by deleting programs I dont use anymore and
then
I check to see if the folders deleted off my computer after I uninstall
them.
Most of them deleted themselves and others I would have to do it myself
but
some just dont seem to want to be deleted. I could understand that if I
was
trying to delete a windows component. When I try to delete it says access
denied, to make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that its
currently not in use. I dont understand why this is happening. Is there
anyone that know's about this and can help me. Thanks.
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Go to the folder and empty it first. There may also be sub-folders.

Also, if you have the folder open - so that you are viewing its contents -
this can mean that you have told Explorer to use it, which prevents its
deletion. Move away from the folder, then right-click on it and choose
Delete.

HTH
-pk
 
I am trying to clean my pc by deleting programs I dont use anymore and then
I check to see if the folders deleted off my computer after I uninstall them.
Most of them deleted themselves and others I would have to do it myself but
some just dont seem to want to be deleted. I could understand that if I was
trying to delete a windows component. When I try to delete it says access
denied, to make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that its
currently not in use. I dont understand why this is happening. Is there
anyone that know's about this and can help me. Thanks.
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If the folder won't delete because something is in Use, then you can't
delete it until you find a way to stop the process that's using the "In
Use" file.

One way is to look in the registry for something using the file,
launching it, and removing that key - this is a dangerous process for
most levels of users.

You should start by rebooting your computer, then try and delete the
folder, often a restart is needed to complete an uninstall.
 
You should not delete programmes. You should uninstall through Start,
Control Panel, Add / Remove Programs. The way you are doing it will
leave bits behind.



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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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Hi,
I am trying to clean my pc by deleting programs I dont use anymore and then
I check to see if the folders deleted off my computer after I uninstall them.
Most of them deleted themselves and others I would have to do it myself but
some just dont seem to want to be deleted. I could understand that if I was
trying to delete a windows component. When I try to delete it says access
denied, to make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that its
currently not in use. I dont understand why this is happening. Is there
anyone that know's about this and can help me. Thanks.
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I have heard about this problem and some people are able to achieve
their removal goals with this free program:

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

You can always uninstall the unlocker later if you don't want it
(hopefully IT will be able to uninstall itself).

Jose
 
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