How to delete a windows 5.1, XP system folder

[kingpc]

Hello, for some reason a folder for one of the users containing My documents etc wont delete as it says it is a windows system folder. How do I delete this folder as I've moved the data to an external drive as I'm almost out of memory?

 

[Cyberat_88]

Have you tried deleting the user first from Control Panel - Users ?
There is an app. called Unlocker.exe, try Filehippo.com, it will unlock and delete any files so be careful.

 

[hang-the-9]

Are you moving user directories from Documents and Settings, or just My Documents? Never move the Documents and Settings folders fully, it contains a ton of hidden and system files. You can rediect some folders like My Documents and Favorites though. Just get a larger drive, and use the external drive for back-ups. Better idea anyway unless you have a back0up drive already.

 

[Cyberat_88]

Documents and Settings also has a Temp and Temp Internet folders along with History, you want to empty those for all users.