i m not able to delete an empty folder which is on my desktop ,its showing a messege that its being used by any other program or person when i try to delete it
2006-07-25 02:34:32 · 10 answers · asked by Upendra R 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
The trick is to find out what program is using the folder. Do you have any ideas? What program created the folder?
Try Closing or Exiting as many programs as possible in the Task Bar (lower right of the desktop). Then try Delete.
If you have multiple Users defined, make sure all others are logged off. If possible try to Delete from the Administrator User.
Good Luck
2006-07-25 02:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by fredshelp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rebooting is a good option, as hopefully whatever process thinks it's using the folder will either go away or not access it upon restart.
One simple error many users experience is attempting to delete a folder they're looking at. If you have an Explorer window open showing that the folder is empty, Explorer is the program that's using the folder. Close the window or navigate to a different location and you should be fine.
If it's really being ornery, one of the freeware utilities recommended on this page should do the trick, though I'd be careful messing with things Windows doesn't want you to mess with. There isn't necessarily any danger there, but Windows is... cranky.
2006-07-25 02:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First Restart PC and give try again!
If ur harddisk if not NTFS, dont try it, waste of time!
Right click on the folder Sharing and Security>Security>Advance>Owner>(click on your name and give tick on 'Replace Owner)>Apply>Ok
Refresh the desktop and try to delete!
2006-07-25 03:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by talkbox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oftentimes in case you restart after uninstalling, you are able to delete the folder. If that doesn't artwork end any technique linked with SurfStream. (CTRL-SHIFT-ESC) additionally there is hidden records in the folder. (To enable bypass to kit-folder techniques-view-"teach hidden records and folders)
2016-10-08 07:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reboot your computer and then delete it. Sometimes if it has been used by an open program - it can not be deleted until after a reboot.
2006-07-25 02:39:23 · answer #5 · answered by socaljules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use this freeware tool: Unlocker 1.8.3. It will let you delete any file or folder, even ones that Windows tells you are in use. It's free!
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/
2006-07-25 02:39:34 · answer #6 · answered by SeveralTimesWrong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
high light the folder then, right click on mouse and hit delete.
2006-07-25 02:36:25 · answer #7 · answered by enchantressa34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to rename it ... and then delete it ... if it doesn't work, try to put that folder in a new folder .. and delete the whole new folder
2006-07-25 02:44:48 · answer #8 · answered by Luay14 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE EASY WAY IS TO
"RESTART YOUR COMPUTER"
THEN YOU WILL SURELY BE ABLE TO EMPTY IT
That same messeage come to me sometimes but when i restart it works. I hope you like it.
2006-07-25 02:38:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drag it to your recycle bin..if it works pick me as best answer thank you
2006-07-25 02:37:13 · answer #10 · answered by nate7799_98223 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋