The operation could not be completed because the item "name" is in use?

Hello,
When i try to move a file (smaller than 4Gb) on my ext. HD which is MS-DOS formatted i get this message:
http://i36.tinypic.com/20qmffd.png
Does anybody know what i can do?
Best Regards,
Message was edited by: Snorrib

I have the same problem (no ability to move or delete a file that the OS thinks is in use, when in fact it is not). I can offer a few clues that may help others help us. The problem in my case is that my Powerbook had trouble copying a large image file. Instead of copying a 5.8MB file, it stopped part way in the process, said the file could not be read or copied and left a 4kb fragment of a file which now cannot be deleted (I get exactly the same message as you). So I think our problem is not knowing how to delete a corrupted file. Anyone know the answer to this?

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