Cannot delete empty folder (XP SP2)

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I want to delete an empty file folder in My Documents, but Windows won’t let me do it. I get the error message “Access denied–make sure the folder is not write-protected….” I’ve checked the folder’s properties, and I see nothing to explain this behavior. Suggestions?

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Does the problem persist if you restart your PC?

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Oh, yes. It’s been this way for months.

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Lucas,
Check out the freeware utility that will unlock those files and folders.

It’s called of all things, Unlocker. I’ve used it many times and it works great,

Go to :UNLOCKER

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I downloaded Unlocker and tried it. Got error message: “Folder could not be deleted.” This after it reported “no locking handle found.”

Hm-m-m….

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Is this folder one that was made by “The system” or one that YOU made?

If system made, then you may NOT be able to ever delete it.

DaveA I am so far behind, I think I am First
Genealogy....confusing the dead and annoying the living

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If your machine is multi-user, it could be a security setting. Try taking ownership of the folder and see if you are allowed to delete it. I presume you have administrative rights to the folder in question…?

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Try running a full ChkDsk on the drive in question – it sounds like there may be a bit of corruption.

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Another alternative is the utility Dr. Delete.

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