Cannot get rid of the folder: windows.old, security essentials are Trojans

I'm trying to removes a folder called "windows.old". Essentials Security found two files called
Trojan:Win32 / Tracur.AV and Trojan:Win32 / Tracur.AN. When I try to delete the folder I get a message
by saying "cannot complete this action because the folder or file is open
in another program. I get this message, even after I closed all programs. How can I remove this folder?

Use disk cleanup

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder

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