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In XP, cannot delete files, says access is denied

Anonymous
2011-01-20T02:38:43+00:00

Can anyone Help. I found some Static files from certain websites that I don't visit, I've tried to delete the files. But when I do , the system tells me that access is denied. I am running Windows XP Professional. How the sites got there is letting someone borrowing the computer , which will not ever happen again.  Sincerely, Merlin

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-01-22T23:28:57+00:00

    The Microsoft solution to this problem is here:

    "You cannot delete a file or a folder on an NTFS file system volume"

      < http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320081 >

    but by far the simplest way is to download the freeware program "Unlocker" which can delete practically anything...

      Unlocker:  < http://unlocker.en.softonic.com/ >

    HTH,

      JW

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-01-21T16:13:40+00:00

    Please check onder Users accounts and make sure you are logged on as the Administrator.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-01-20T03:22:15+00:00

    Hi , Gina            I had already done that and there is no malware to be found.  I usedwww.malwarebytes.org and also www.superanitspyware  free edition.  SaS found tracking cookies. I tried system restore also & that did not work.      Sincerely ,  Merlin

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-01-20T04:10:36+00:00

    In what folder are these files you are trying to remove?

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-01-20T03:02:27+00:00

    If rebooting and then deleting did not work.  Let's make sure it's not Malware.  Download and scan with...

    http://www.malwarebytes.org/

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