Can't delete a file: I need expert help

[Dexterium]

How do I boot from Windows XP disc?

 

[intercodes]

Dexterium,

The best way is to use some file shredder software. Google can get you.

To get into Recovery console,

1) Press 'del' or anyother 'F#' keys when you switch on your computer to get into BIOS.
2) Change the boot device/sequence order ...to make the CD-rom first boot device, then HDD and then the rest. save the bios settings and exit.
3)Now insert your windows XP cd into you CD-drive and start your computer.
4)Your computer now 'boots from it[CD]. You will get a blue screen....and from their on ..you can get into DOS ..

 

[ekÆsine]

From there you can't get into DOS. DOS is obsolete. to delete your file take ownership of the file by disabling simple file sharing. here's how: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

when you boot with the winxp CD read the bottom of the screen, it will tell you what to do. how to use the recovery console:
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxprcons.htm

 

[Dexterium]

the security tab did not have any advanced button in it.

 

[intercodes]

Dexterium,

Oh great! . The only way now is to then use the shredder software...

ekÆsine

From there you can't get into DOS. DOS is obsolete.

When you press 'R' , you will get the prompt...rite? can't he just use the prompt there to delete those files? or am i missing something?

 

[ekÆsine]

sorry intercodes, I meant to say the Recovery Console command prompt looks and behaves similiar to DOS but is not true native DOS. there are certain limitations:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654&sd=tech

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_rec.htm

Dexterium, open my computer> tools> folder options. disable simple file sharing. you must be an admin to take ownership.

 

[ekÆsine]

Dexterium it looks like this:

 

[intercodes]

Thanks esine , I got it.

 

[Dexterium]

My folder options don't look like that..

 

[ekÆsine]

probably because you are not logged into winXP as an administrator. Or it is because you are using the home version of winXP