How do I delete my Windows XP c:\my backup?

I recently rebooted my hard drive from factory settings, i.e. F2 or F10 (can't remember) to restore my crashed computer. In the process, it created a backup of my hard drive that is now found in a folder in my C drive as "My Backup." Unfortunately, it hogs an incredible amount of space but I can't seem to do a simple delete of the file. I get the error:


"cannot delete epilogue.ps: access is denied"


I'd appreciate any answers and my recovered hard drive space! Thanks in advance.

How do I delete my Windows XP c:\my backup?
Ctrl+Shift+Esc


Processes


End Task (Explorer.exe)


File


New Task (Run...)


Browse


Go to C:\ and highlight My Backup


Press Del on the Keyboard


Cancel


Reboot the computer..
Reply:What are you going to do in the future? Just reformat again?





If you ever lose a .dll or whatever, you're going to be searching a lot on the internet because you won't be able to use chkdsk.
Reply:Go to safe mode by restarting the machine and pressing F8. then try deleting the directory.


If that doesn't work go to DOS mode using a Boot CD. If u don't have one you can create one from here


http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm





After booting into dos mode try deleting the directory. now you should be able to delete that.