Mike Walsh wrote:
> 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?
>
Sometimes all it takes is a reboot, to clear whatever lock some process
may have on the file you're trying to delete. I had that happen to me a
couple of weeks ago.