ERROR Deleting File or Folder in WinXP

Try resarting the Pc in safe mode

Hi
If u really dont want it....boot with a floppy and delete it....

Regards,
Ramprasad

if your os in wnxp try this command
"openfiles /local /on"
reboot
then "openfiles" command
look for the results

Hitesh Gupta

Better boot in the safe mode and then try deleting it

Nariman said:

Every time I try to delete the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver I get message "Cannot delete IDriver.exe : Access denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use".

a) Can some one suggest a solution to this ?
b) How do I ascertain that the file is not currently in use ?

Nariman

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It means that, the file is being currently used by some program or by Windows itself (this error may also occur if u dont have enoughprevilages)...get this software called WhoLockMe to find out which program is using the specific file, and u can disable that program and the delete the file...
*www.dr-hoiby.com/WhoLockMe/
why do u want to delete InstallShield files, as it is located in Common Files folder, it will be shared by many programs, deleting this may hav adverse effect on some other programs....

Here are a few solutions to get rid of the file.
*www.techiwarehouse.com/Articles/2004-01-05.html

better to start pc in safe mode
try deleting it,