Cannot delete write protected mp4 file

Anyone having problems with the removal of the write protected mp4 files:
If you have gone through the process of deletion to help start > run > cmd > OK then tried to remove the pesky mp4 file using the "del" command and you get following message 'cannot find file... ". ", try this. No space after the ' > ' on the command line type "del *.mp4" I guarantee it will go away IF you use Windows XP Service Pack 3. Move forward.
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Hello

1. What is the exact error message do you get?

2 - is the issue confined to a particular file?

3 have you tried to delete the file without using the command?

I suggest to follow the steps provided and check if it helps.

Method 1: Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_file_and_folder_diag/

Method 2: If the problem persists then I you suggests to take the permission of the file and then try to delete it.

How to capture a file or a folder in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

Hope this information is useful.

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