I have a real frustrating problem I cannot fix. I am using Windows XP SP2.
I downloaded a free Beta version of MYSQL 5.2.x.x. When I tried to install
this program my computer would not let me install it so I just decided to
delete it by right clicking on the program and selecting delete. My problem is
some of the program was deleted but part of it remains and I cannot find
anything to remove them. Since it didn't install, it is not listed in the Add/
Remove section nor anywhere else except c:\program files\mysql. When I
try to delete these left over pieces I get the following message:

"Cannot Delete columns_priv.frm: Access is denied.
Make sure the disc is not full or write protected and
that the file is not currently in use."

I tried booting in Safe Mode and System Restore but neither of these made
any difference. There must be some way of removing these left over remants
short of a reformat. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Van

So it installed half-way? Or are you trying to remove the setup file?

Hi benn. Thanks for your interest. Yes, I got nearly through ( I think) the installation when the program told me it could not install (yet there are files in my Program Files). I even tried to re-install but the same thing happened, however, this time it was listed in Add/Remove so I deleted it. The problem is those original files that I could not delete are still there. I have used all the uninstallers available, tried system restore, used regedit to remove every trace of MySql and it does not appear in my registry anymore, yet the files are still there. Very perplexing. I want to avoid a reformat. Any suggesstions appreciated. Thanks van