i can't delete windows xp mode.

[Kenter]

Hello,

I uninstalled my virtual Pc 2007 and windows xp mode from control panel.
but Windows xp mode did stay into C:\Program files\Windows XP Mode

When i want to delete it with Shift + Del it says: "The Action Can't be completed because the file is open in another program, close the file and try again."

When i to Right click on it, and select DELETE, it says: "You need permission to perform this action You require permission from administrators to make changes to this file"

I did uninstall the Windows Virtual PC update, i went in with administrator account, but still can't delete that.

Please Respond.

 

[Rabid Moth]

Hello.

Have you rebooted?

You can also try Revo Uninstaller

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Download the free version. I use it on machines that have had stubborn programs leave little bits behind.

 

[Kenter]

Yes i did reboot.

 

[pebbly]

Hi Kenter, Welcome to the forums, have a look at this tutorial Take Ownership of file - Vista Forums It's all you need to know

 

[Rabid Moth]

Just asking. Many times a simple turning it off and back on again fixes issue's and yet very many users don't know this.

 

[Britton30]

Check to see if you have any .vhd folders still present and using the Take Ownership shortcut, delete them. Then the XP Mode folder should allow you to delete it.

 

[Arc]

Being a home premium user, I dont use XP mode. So I dont have any experience on it. Searched over the net, and got something that may help you : Uninstall Windows XP Mode and Delete VHD Files - Dr. Z's Blog - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

 

[Kenter]

Thank You everyone, i got it deleted.
Special thanks to pebbly i got that file out from my system.
Thank you again and again

 

[Britton30]

Cool beans! glad you got rid of it.

 

[pebbly]

Thank You everyone, i got it deleted.
Special thanks to pebbly i got that file out from my system.
Thank you again and again

You're very welcome Kenter, Enjoy your stay on the forums

 

[Kenter]

And thank you for very fast reply. seven forum the best (Y)