While rare and usually because of a bug, hang, or crash, sometimes files in OS X may be stuck with an "in use" lock that will prevent them from being edited or managed by other programs. Here is how ...

One problem that crops up from time to time is stubborn files that will not move to the trash, or be deleted from the trash when the command is given to do so. There may be errors that accompany these ...

I am trying to fix an HP Pavilion A610E, running WinXP SP3. The Recycle Bin icon on the desktop shows that there are files in it, and when I right-click it, it does give me the option to empty.

If you, too, face a similar problem, first, restart your computer and see if you can delete it. If not, here are a few things you could try. Go to the desktop folder/s and try deleting from there. You ...

One of the most common problems that arises when attempting to clean out your system is a file's unwillingness to be deleted. This can be caused by a number of factors, including file or folder ...

Windows is often praised for its ease of use, which is why glitches like problems deleting a file or a folder are especially frustrating. There are many solutions to this seemingly simple roadblock, ...

I have an MST3K movie file (avi) that I'm trying to delete, but every time it says that it's open or in use and it won't delete it. No programs I am running have it open, and this problem occurs right ...