Question: I am unable to delete, rename and even force delete (using /F in cmd.exe) a bunch of files. These were created during some updates etc and in a different drive than C root drive. Using Windows XP SP3. Any help, suggestions?

CMD.EXE gives error access is denied while deleting

Answer: 
You might check out a freeware solution: [Unlocker](http://www.emptyloop.com/unlocker/)
First boot in safe mode then right click file for properties, then the security tab click the owner tab nd change the owner to administrator only then can you change the permissions.