Error Deleting File or Folder message when trying to remove a folder
3 years ago
Originally Published: 2007-09-11
Article Number
000047674
Applies To
enVision
Access is denied
Source file may be in use
unable to delete folder
Issue
Error Deleting File or Folder message when trying to remove a folder
Resolution

Even after shutting down all NIC services, an error is generated when trying to delete a folder.
Cannot delete "folder name": Access is denied. The source file may be in use.

Folders should be deleted from the F:\ drive.
The E:\ drive has folders that are mapped to the F:\ drive (actually called junctions). The folders are actually located on F:\ so you need to delete them from the F:\ drive.