ERROR Deleting File or Folder in WinXP

[Nariman]

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

 

[pirates1323]

Try resarting the Pc in safe mode

 

[ramprasad]

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

Regards,
Ramprasad

 

[hitesh_hg]

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

Hitesh Gupta

 

[shwetanshu]

Better boot in the safe mode and then try deleting it

 

[swatkat]

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

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....

 

[digen]

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

 

[neerajvohra]

better to start pc in safe mode
try deleting it,