Can't Delete file

I was trying to edit the names of some mp3's and I noticed about 5 mp3's in a folder I had would not let me edit the names or even delete them when i tried and they will not play also. the other 4 in the folder work and I changed the names ok. I remember using a program in the past to force delete a file but I have no idea what or how to do it in windows xp. Anybody help please? thanks

 

First - if you haven't recently run a virus scan using current defs, you should do so.

After that, use windows explorer to get details on the files. Right-click on a file and check the properties. Make sure it isn't marked "read only ".

You might also try doing the deletes from a command prompt. There are some interesting switches you can use and it gives a different way of looking at the files.

The two commands you want to check out are DEL and ERASE. To get details, put in DEL /? or ERASE /? to see how to use the command and a list of switches.