Cannot delete:access is denied 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.
 
mumbeaver said:
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.
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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.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418

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

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

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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.
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If there is/are any icons associated with the folders/files , exit
them first , then delete folders/files .
 
joshuareen replies over 4 YEARS LATER:
mumbeaver wrote on 12/28/2007:
I have used Long Path Tool in this situation and it helped me easily
and quickly.
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You thought mumbeaver was still waiting for a solution for over 4 YEARS?
Picture a skeleton sitting in front of a cobweb-covered monitor. Next
time look at the timestamps of the posts to which you reply.
 
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