Folder delete problem

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I hope this is enough information. I have a folder that I delete
periodically and replace with a folder from another computer on my home
network. The problem is a message that I get when I attempt to delete the
folder - "You need permission to perform this action." Permissions all show
full control. I'm attempting to delete it with an administrator account and
I've attempted to run MS Explorer as administrator and still can't delete
the folder. What is odd to me is I can delete the folder if I log off and
log back in again as the same user. Is there anything I can do so I don't
have to go through the process of logging off and back in again? Thank you.
 
Bill W said:
I hope this is enough information. I have a folder that I delete
periodically and replace with a folder from another computer on my home
network. The problem is a message that I get when I attempt to delete the
folder - "You need permission to perform this action." Permissions all
show full control. I'm attempting to delete it with an administrator
account and I've attempted to run MS Explorer as administrator and still
can't delete the folder. What is odd to me is I can delete the folder if
I log off and log back in again as the same user. Is there anything I can
do so I don't have to go through the process of logging off and back in
again? Thank you.
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Something is obviously reinstalling the folder. You have to troubleshoot to
find out what program is causing it to be recreated.

As the other poster indicates it may be malware or a virus.
run good anti-virus anti-malware programs to see. Also before rebooting look
at "msconfig" and see if something is loading that may be recreating the
folder.

Lots of possibilities. Take is slow and be thorough. Also back up your
registray and any critical data you need to protect before proceeding.

Also you migt give us more information before proceeding.

Good luck and regards,
 
I appreciate everyone's help. Please keep in mind that if I log out and log back in again I am able to delete the folder. I would think if ownership settings or malware were the culprits, I would not be able to delete the folder without killing the malware or modifying the ownership settings. Just as an FYI, I have run Malware Bytes on the computer in question as well as the other computers on my home network and all are clean. I have thoroughly checked the ownership settings on the folder and they are set correctly. If I log out and back in I can delete the folder without doing anything else.

I guess my specific question is why can I delete the folder and its subfolders after logging off and back in again and not before? Thanks again for your help.

I hope this is enough information. I have a folder that I delete
periodically and replace with a folder from another computer on my home
network. The problem is a message that I get when I attempt to delete the
folder - "You need permission to perform this action." Permissions all show
full control. I'm attempting to delete it with an administrator account and
I've attempted to run MS Explorer as administrator and still can't delete
the folder. What is odd to me is I can delete the folder if I log off and
log back in again as the same user. Is there anything I can do so I don't
have to go through the process of logging off and back in again? Thank you.
 
I appreciate everyone's help. Please keep in mind that if I log out and log back in again I am able to delete the folder. I would think if ownership settings or malware were the culprits, I would not be able to delete the folder without killing the malware or modifying the ownership settings. Just as an FYI, I have run Malware Bytes on the computer in question as well as the other computers on my home network and all are clean. I have thoroughly checked the ownership settings on the folder and they are set correctly. If I log out and back in I can delete the folder without doing anything else.

I guess my specific question is why can I delete the folder and its subfolders after logging off and back in again and not before? Thanks again for your help.

I hope this is enough information. I have a folder that I delete
periodically and replace with a folder from another computer on my home
network. The problem is a message that I get when I attempt to delete the
folder - "You need permission to perform this action." Permissions all show
full control. I'm attempting to delete it with an administrator account and
I've attempted to run MS Explorer as administrator and still can't delete
the folder. What is odd to me is I can delete the folder if I log off and
log back in again as the same user. Is there anything I can do so I don't
have to go through the process of logging off and back in again? Thank you.
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1. You could activate the real administrator account and switch users; that
might help. In an elevated cmd prompt, run "net user administrator
/active:yes" (no quotes!) to activate the real admin; later change yes to
no to deactivate it.

2. I think something is using the folder, but it doesn't start using it for
a few seconds after you start, giving you time to delete it. There is also
downloadable freeware to unlock files; I've not had good luck with them :-)
 
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