PLEASE HELP I cannot delete these files

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Doug

Please help. I have two files on my desktop that I cannot
delete. When I try I get an error saying that they are in
use by another program or user. I do not have another user
selected on my computer, and I cannot find any program
using it. I have tried to rename them, shred them with
other programs, but they all say that the file is in use.

Please help,

thanks.
 
Doug,

Delete the file in Safe Mode
or
Open Task Manager end task "explorer.exe", create new explorer.exe process. Attempt to delete the file now.

If this does not help, Use process explorer (www.sysinternals.com) to see which process has locked that file.

Also, see:

Can't Delete a File or Folder in XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del

You Cannot Delete a File or a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320081

How to Remove Files with Reserved Names in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315226


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Please help. I have two files on my desktop that I cannot
delete. When I try I get an error saying that they are in
use by another program or user. I do not have another user
selected on my computer, and I cannot find any program
using it. I have tried to rename them, shred them with
other programs, but they all say that the file is in use.

Please help,

thanks.
 
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