[desertwind]

I recently discovered that Flash Player keeps cookie-like data for all flash-enabled sites I have visited. I deleted these files but also wanted to wipe them completely from the hard drive.I moved all the files from the Recycle Bin to a folder I created named 'Shred' in preparation for zapping them with Sure Delete, a file wiping utility. However, all the files are set as 'Read Only' so I unchecked the 'Read Only' attribute from the Properties menu for 'this folder and all subfolders and files'. However, when I right click on the folder and click Properties for verification, I find once again that the folder is set to 'Read Only' (along with all the subfolders) and therefore can't be wiped. Does anyone know why this folder refuses to allow the Read Only option to be unselected, i.e., NOT Read Only so that these files can be wiped?

[Phantom010]

What's your OS?

You can take ownership of the files like this.

A program like Unlocker would certainly unlock these Read Only files so you'll be able to delete them.

[desertwind]

Thanks for your reply. I'm using Win XP Pro SP2. I'll give your suggestions a try!

[TOGG]

I can't help with the deletion of the Flash 'cookies', but you can stop them being installed in the first place by changing the settings in the Flash Player Settings Manager ;http://www.macromedia.com/support/do...manager06.html

There are some other useful 'adjustments' you can make, if you want to.

[desertwind]

As it turns out, using Sure Delete did in fact wipe the contents of the folders created by Flash Player, just not the folders themselves. Therefore, my intent was essentially fulfilled. I just deleted the empty folders to the Recycle Bin. Mission accomplished.

Thanks for your suggestions.