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18-Apr-2007, 11:31 PM #1
Access denied trying to delete folder
I had the 64-bit beta verison of Vista installed on my computer. As you know, it creates a "Program Files (x86)" for 32-bit applications. Later, I installed the full version of Vista (32-bit). Now I want to delete the "Program Files (x86)" folder from my hd, but it gives me access denied. I have tried using the "attrib" command in the console, and changing the permissions, but I don't have access to change the permissions (even logged on as admin account). What should I do? Many thanks.
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19-Apr-2007, 07:18 AM #2
Simply change ownership of the folder to you, then you'll be able to alter permissions & delete the folder.
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