[grinder182533]

I bought a second hand laptop (Windows XP) for my daughter, and have been trying to tidy it up.
Unfortunately I have found that there are some "dodgy" files on it, all in an old download folder.
I have tried deleting them, but get a message saying that the file is currently being read by either another user or program.
I can not rename the files either, nor can I delete the folder where they are.
I get the same message.
I am not even online when trying to delete them.
Is there anyway I can get rid of them ?
Many thanks

[1002richards]

Hi,
I found Unlocker (freeware) worked for some stubborn ones that I had:

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

Hope this helps?
Richard

[grinder182533]

Thanks for the tip, 1002.
The files deleted OK and were duly moved to the Recycle Bin.
I cannot however "unlock" them from there.
I get the usual message, as before.
Any further suggestions would be most appreciated.
Thanks again.

[1002richards]

Does Unlocker give an option to delete on reboot for stubborn files?