Media Player will keep a played file on the "Playlist". and a Doc file can
stay on 'recently used'. Clear those before the delete attempt.
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"second" wrote in message
> Have Windows XP sp1.
>
> Problem started recently.
>
> I cannot delete a folder (and sometimes individual files) if I access a
> file in the folder prior to trying to delete the folder.
>
> In other words, if I open a file (jpg, mp3, .doc, etc.) in any folder on
> any drive I cannot delete the folder after opening any file in that
> folder. If I logout or reboot I can then delete the folder as long as I
> do not open any file in that folder.
>
> I can go into the folder and view the files, copy files, etc. and do not
> have any problem deleting the folder later as long as no file is opened.
>
> I have tried disabling /enabling simple file sharing and the rights and
> permissions are set to full control for the administrator and user. The
> effective rights for the user are set to be the same as the
> administrator. This problem occurs whether logged in as administrator or
> a user.
>
> thanks for any help you may be able to provide. >> Stay informed about: folder deletion problem - need help 
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