Cannot delete files from 0 KB Word 2003 "cannot read the source file or disk.

Original title: how remove the files from Word 2003 0 Kb which can not be read - file cleaner empty and an empty folder solvent do not work - "cannot read the source file or disc!

I have a number of Word 2003 files that I'm unable to delete, since the message "Source file can not be read"appears when I try to delete.
I have tried vacuum cleaner and Remover empty folder, also delete - file but cannot delete what cannot be recognized. Can anyone help please? Must be an easy way to do what I forgot, because I can't send files that contain some of these bulk files in my backup hard drive, the process stops when it reaches the 0 kb file!

Hello

1. where are the files located?
2. are you able to open this file?

This can happen if the file is used by some programs / demand or is corrupt.

Follow these steps:

Method 1: Check if you are able to delete the files in safe mode.
http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/boot_failsafe.mspx?mfr=true

Method 2: Ownership of files and check if you are able to delete.
 http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308421

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