files or folders that I created but cannot delete

[Sandy]

I have a file and a folder that cannot be deleted, even
though I created them and they are currently empty. I
get the following error message: "Cannot delete file or
folder because someone else or some other program is
using this file or folder."

BUT there is no other program using the file or folder
AND I also cannot change the name of the file or folder -
without getting a similiar message except that it
says "Cannot change the name of this file or folder
because..."

How can I fix this problem??

 

[_ J _]

Hello ,

See:-

- http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298345
"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File

This behavior can occur if you do not have the
permissions necessary to delete the file under the NTFS
file system.


- http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm
"Delete - Can't Delete Files or Folders"

Jan