Try it in safe mode (logged on as Administrator), or boot to a command prompt with an installation CD and try it.

linx4phil@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I am trying to delete a file under the Program Files directory in Win
> XP Pro SP 2, but I get an "Access Denied" modal dialog box, even
> though my user name has administrator status. This directory tree
> seems shows up as Read Only in the Properties dialog, but I get the
> same "Access Denied" when I try to remove the read only status.
>
> I ran into the problem attempting to install MySQL; it was unable to
> write a file all of a sudden during the install process.
>
> What's going on? How can I get around this and delete old files under
> this directory tree?

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Mike Walsh
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A.