How do i delete something that access is denied? Safemode won't do it

fumbduck

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I am trying to delete a windows install off of a drive that no longer boots windows, so it's just taking up useless space, however it has too much on it that i can lose by format, so I just want to drop the unncessary windows files, but it says access is denied.
 

RVN

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In XP format the drive or partition under admin tools/comp mgt/storage/disk mgt