cant delete

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jagguy

I can't delete files from explorer in winxp home when using php/mysql. I
keep clicking on read/only checkbox but it doesn't do anything.

It says permission denied to delete a file when using php and I believe I
have to set the file permissions using cacls.

This looks confusing so how do i make a folder not just reda only?
 
Read-only has nothing to do with it.

What is the exact error message?

This does not work with all error messages, but it does with most.

To copy an error message...
When the error message pops up, click on it to make sure that it has focus.
Hit Ctrl + C to copy the message.
Use Ctrl + V or right click and select Paste to paste into a message or
Notepad or whatever.

You may not be able to delete a file if the file is being used. To resolve
this issue, determine the process that has the open handle, and then close
that process.

You may not be able to delete a file if the file uses an Access Control List
(ACL). To resolve this issue, change the permissions on the file. You may
have to take ownership of the files to be able to change the permissions.

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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