About "Error in Deleting File or folder."?

Question

When I try to delete a File / Folder, a message appears on the monitor, with X encircled Error Deleting File or Folder
"Cannot delete ------:Access is denied. "
"Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and and that the file is not currently in use".

Answer 1

Download and install Unlocker assistance.

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If you've ever been unable to delete a file in Windows, and can't figure out what program's using it, Unlocker is the solution. Have you ever seen these Windows error messages?



Cannot delete folder: It is being used by another person or program

Cannot delete file: Access is denied

There has been a sharing violation.

The source or destination file may be in use.

The file is in use by another program or user.

Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.

Unlocker can help! Simply right-click the folder or file and select Unlocker. If the folder or file is locked, a window listing of lockers will appear. Simply click Unlock All and you are done!

Answer 2

1 FIle or folder is open

2 You are not logged in as Administrator

3 Disk structure is corrupt ( try chkdsk / Scandisk )

4 File is having system attribute and you may not have sufficient authority.

5 file / folder locking program is installed and preventing it.

6 Check for Malware.

Answer 3

If the file or folder is opened on you desktop then close out of it

Answer 4

Do this points:-

(1) login with administrator

(2)scan your computer with antivirus

Answer 5

You might have to be logged on as the Admin