"disk is write protected"

From: Russell (newsgroup_at_paperdragon.ca)
Date: 03/31/04 

Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 14:03:05 -0800

Have you tried starting in safe mode? The programs might
be running, so Windows ME will not let you delete them.

>-----Original Message-----
>The MacAfee virus scan identifies several viruses and
some
>gator adware on my Windows ME system. When I try to
>delete or quarantine these files, I am unable
because "the
>disk is write protected". Any suggestions on how I
>can "unprotect" my hard drive so I can clean it up?
Thanks
>JJ
>.
>

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