Thread: Unable to Delete "Undeletable" Files And Folders?

I am not able to delete some files or folders in XP. I get a "file in use" message. Sometimes I also receive an Access Denied message. What do I do? Any help would be appreciated .Thanks in advanced.

Sometimes "in use" is reported because a .dll is in some way tied up. Frequently restarts followed by an instant try to delete the file works just fine. Give it a try. Second method, is to boot into 'safe' mode, which will almost all times work.

Try this:
1. Close all open programs.
2. Open a command prompt.
3. Right-click the taskbar, and select Task Manager.
4. On the Processes tab, choose Explorer.exe, and click the End Process button.
5. Minimize Task Manager, but do not close it.
6. At the command prompt, use the Delete command to remove the file, and close the command prompt.
7. In Task Manager, go to File >>New Task (Run).
8. In the make New Task dialog box, enter Explorer.exe, and click OK.
9. Close Task Manager