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Same Problem?
Read this thread especially post #2.
desktop folder not really a shortcut
@Hammerhead: "Dskchk: Command not found".
@Shootish: There is no "Documents and Settings" folder in the root of C:\. I'm not on XP.
You are running XP and you have a Windows.old folder, which to my knowledge is what a upgrade install of Windows calls the the old windows folder, and you have NO Documents & Settings folder in the ROOT of the C:\drive and this endless folder is in the C:\Users folders of Windows.old.
What operating system did you have on this system before you put Windows XP on it?
Every install of XP I have ever seen, used or heard about had a Documents & Setting folder in the C:\ drive.
If you are running XP then why does your forum name have Windows Home Premium listed as your OS?
I'd say your computer if FUBAR.
I had Vista before Windows 7.
Look at post #12.
@Shootish: There is no "Documents and Settings" folder in the root of C:\. I'm not on XP.
In conjunction with this you may want to try the following...
1, Click All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
2, Right-click Disk Cleanup and select Run as Administrator
Now see if it grants full access to the deletion of the folder.
Also, you may want to see if you have better luck with the Built-In Admin Account.