Unable to delete user profile directory

[lollypaul]

I deleted the user from usrmgr.exe and then deleted the user profile from the server.
However, the profile directory still exists in \Documents and Settings.

If I try to delete it manually, I get the following:

Cannot delete UsrClass.dat: There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use.

How can I get rid of this directory...I want to recreate the user with the same logon.

Thanks for your input!

 

[nickpatel]

Maybe you need to login as an Administrator.

Nick

 

[RoryJMcKenna]

Has the PC been rebooted since the last time the user has logged in?

 

[scuzzle]

Go to My Computer - Manage. Look in Shared Folders - Open Files. See if the file is listed in there. If it is, right-click and close it. See if you can delete it then.

Also try logging in as administrator and taking ownership of the folder in Security - Advanced.

 

[darren97]

You need to reboot the server, and then delete the profile, there is an open handle.

 

[vbrocks]

Have you tried taking ownership of it first, then deletng it?

 

[lollypaul]

Thanks for all your input. A simple re-boot was all that was needed to allow me to delete the stubborn profile directory!

Paul