If I do that it says "cannot delete file: cannot read from source file or disk" I get the same message from trying to rename it also. I think windows is just freaking out because its a file with no name and you cannot create that from within windows. I think I need to boot without windows to delete it.

edit: a quick google search took me to http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/howto-delete-xp.html and the download @ step 6 worked like a charm. Sorry for wasting your time!