Deleting a folder

[greshoff]

I am trying to delete a folder but Vista says I dont have permission to do this. I am the only one using the computer. How do I delete folders I choose to delete?

[[GPO]Solitaire]

Depends on what the folder is.

What i the folders name?


If Windows needs this folder then it will not let you delete it or if there is data in the file that windows needs.

If the folder was created under another OS it may not let you remove it.

what you have to do is take ownership of the folder then you can remove it

Right click then properties, then security then advanced
go to the owner tab then select your login click Apply then click ok to all the windows.

you should now be able to remove the folder.

[jesush++]

There could also be files, applications in that folder that Windows is using. This wont let you delete it for obvious reasons.

[jacobzcoool]

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[Fat Jez]

Remember that Program Files is a read only directory on Vista, so if what you are trying to remove is in there, you will need to be an administrator to remove it.

Cheers,
Stephen

[Jameen]

Im having the same problem. yet i am the only administrator on the system, and the primary user. taking control of the file or unticking read-only changes nothing, i can still not delete the file.

Anyone got any other ideas?

Cheers