Can't delete rename move folders

sAid · 25-12-2005 12:08am #1

hi i just got this problem recently on windows xp where i can't move any folder or delete it because it keeps giving me an error "X is being used by another person program"

Now i don't have any file sharing programs open and i disconnect from the internet/network etc. i can actually move the individual files in the folder but not the folder itself,or delete it etc

i've tried goolging it but i haven't found any decent answers so i was just wondering if any of yee have come across this before :v:

pdogs · 25-12-2005 12:35am

Try rebooting to safe mode and then try to delete it from both MyComputer and from a command prompt if that fails. If it comes back after deletion it is time to scan your system for viruses and other malware.

maximus02 · 25-12-2005 10:41am

I don't know why this happens but when it happened to me I was able to delete folders by using Shift/Delete.

I believe this bypasses the recycle bin and so permanently
deletes the folder, so be careful

greglo23 · 25-12-2005 11:35am

try this; http://tinyurl.com/5ytvv. its called move on boot and thats exactly what it does:D

esquier · 25-12-2005 2:39pm

This app did the trick for me.

http://www.handybits.com/shredder.htm

Optikus · 25-12-2005 2:49pm

Is this affecting all files and folder on your system?

Can't delete rename move folders

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