Access denied.

[Mr. Fingers]

Hello Im trying to delete a file but it keeps saying access is denied is there a utility that will wipe it out or a way to wipe it out. Also when I you the dos prompt

C: attrib -a C:\etc\etc\etc

it says sharing violation reading drive C:

Now I cannot stand having a file that tells me access is denied to it. If I want it gone I want the ability to delete it.

C: del C:\etc\etc\etc

just says access denied

[Inanis]

Try

attrib -r -a -s -h C:\filename

Sometimes a hidden or system file can have this effect, so removing those attributes can fix it.

EDIT: A sharing violation, means that the file is open or is in use by some program, and cannot be deleted. . .. If you are running windows 9x, try booting straight into dos, and delete it from there.

[cowboybooter]

Assuming you boot to Safe Mode Dos Prompt !

CBB

[cowboybooter]

Sorry, Memory lapse,

Safe Mode Command Prompt Only,


CBB

[Mr. Fingers]

Still give me the sharing violation...Im going to try deltree.

*edit* just read the posts booting into dos mode>>>>

[vass0922]

Ummm you're SURE this is a user file and not a system file correct?
If its a system file, the OS will try to protect itself against the user by not allowing you to delete a system file in use, hence the access denied.

Also is this apersonal machine or a work machine? if its a work machine you may not have rights to it.

Oh and umm don't delete the system volume information folder or pagefile.sys

[Mr. Fingers]

Deny that!

Seriously thanks everyone booting into dos did the trick...I found something out though I used the WIN.com tip about changing the WIN to something else then when windows restarts an error is produced...type the name you replaced win with and windows starts...well when I exited dos using the exit command nothing...I cannot be sure but I believe this prevented windows from restarting.

[Towelie]

then dont delete it damn it

[Mr. Fingers]

Dont delete what. A useless file that serves no other purpose than taking up 832kb of my harddrive. Or did you assume I deleted the win.com file.