denied access to file error

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Guest

hi,

i have a problem deleting a file i created. its actually an empty folder on
my storage drive that contains nothing. for some reason whenever i try to
delete the folder, i get an error alerting me folder cannot be accessed.
i've tried viewing the folder for hidden files but found none.

i'm running WXP with SP2. thank you very much.
 
I would then try and track down what program is using the folder and remove
it and then you should succesfully be able to remove this folder.

Andy W
 
thanks andy,
unfortunately this didn't enable me to delete the file. i did learn that
the error stated that the folder may be "protected" or "in use by another
program"
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If it's a permission problem, take ownership of the folder and then delete.
If you type the term "ownership" into XP's help and support, the search
results will include a link to the MSKB article that covers the procedure.

Otherwise, might want to try "MoveOnBoot" from Gibin Software:
http://www.gibinsoft.net/gipoutils/fileutil/rightview.htm#moveonb
 
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