Is it safe to delete empty folders? How to handle folders that won't delete and how to restore accidentally deleted files

When organizing your computer, you may sometimes find empty folders that contain nothing. It seems like it would be fine to ...
Ars Technica

Can't empty Recycle Bin, "Cannot delete file: Cannot read from source file or disk."

I am trying to fix an HP Pavilion A610E, running WinXP SP3. The Recycle Bin icon on the desktop shows that there are files in it, and when I right-click it, it does give me the option to empty.
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Can’t delete OneDrive files or folders on PC

If you can’t delete files on OneDrive, use the following methods to resolve the issue: If OneDrive is syncing files while you are trying to delete them, it will not work. To fix this, stop syncing, ...
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Cannot delete files

Obviously I closed any progs I could see open. I tried ending tasks of processes. I use XP and have a restricted account for general use. I tried deleting the file in the Administrators account and ...