Cannot delete desktop folder

[Melmo]

I have a folder on my desktop that will not allow me to rename, move or delete. It is not a system folder and the folder is currently empty. I was able to successfully delete the contents of the folder, however when I try to delete the folder I get the following error message:

Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disc.

I believe that when I created the folder I inadventently put a space at the end which may be causing the problem(?) I have read through many threads looking for help to delete it, but nothing that I have found so far has worked.

I have tried starting up in safe mode and deleting and have tried deleting through dos (the folder was not recognized when I tried this option) I also tried dloading a program to delete it (can't remember the name of it now as I deleted it when it didn't work)

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

[Blazeix]

Try booting up your computer in safe mode, and then try to delete it.

If that doesn't work, try this:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/delete_undeletable_file.htm

You said it was a folder that is giving you trouble right? in that case, if you are doing it the elderGeek way you will have to replace the DEL command with the RD command.

[F A B Scott]

Also you could try MoveOnBoot.

[sp_100]

KillBox is another option ... Do it all in Safe Mode.

[jrmcuk]

ok do this: create a new folder on your desktop dont name it then drag and drop it onto the file that wont delete now you should be able to delete it.

[42penguins]

Or you could use the DOS prompt, commands delete and move.
Quite lovely in this situation

[9light]

I had the same sort of problem but when i draged the file in to the recycle bin instead of "right-click delete" it worked...
...hey i know it sounds to simple to be true but give it a try.