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re: Cannot delete file, access is denied
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 6:33 am
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by sarysa
(20 messages posted)
It can also mean that some other program is using that file, so try closing whatever
program you think may be using it. Programs that didn't close properly will also
make the file impossible to delete, if you know what you're doing, try finding/closing
it via Task Manager (ctrl-alt-delete) tab "Processes".
Shared files (network) are the same way. If it's in use by another computer, that
computer needs to let it go before it can be deleted.
Finally, if a terminal window is accessing a directory, that directory cannot be
deleted.
On Friday, March 14, 2008 at 3:24 am, PeterF wrote:
>When I try to delete a file, sometimes I get the message:
> Cannot delete (filename), access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected
>and that the file is not currently in use.
>Is there a way to tell which program on my machine may be using the file ?
>Thanks.
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