I have tried to delete all temporary folders...but it says "CANNOT DELETE FILE ERRORS" file folder 1026! What do i do? So, I cant delete temp folders, and need the space!

General Disclaimer - Happy Online would like to remind all visitors that they are responsible for their own computer settings - some suggestions may not work on some computers and may result in errors - you should only make changes to your computer if you are comfortable with any consequences that may arise.

This is a sign that the disk that contains the Temporary Internet Files is full, or that the disk that contains the Recycle Bin is full. (Often this will probably be the same disk).

Therefore try one or both of these options:-

1. Create More Space on the Drive which contains the Temporary Internet Files and/or Recycle Bin by deleting files that are no longer required. (You may of course get the above warning by doing this !)

2. Change the Properties of the Recyle Bin so that when you delete files they are not sent to the Recycle Bin - this can be achieved by right clicking on the Recycle Bin and Selecting Properties - In the Recycle Bin Properties Window that appears select and OK the change to "Do Not move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove Files immediately when deleted".

I hope this solves your problem.

Happy Online 14th July 2003

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