need to delete windows files off a drive

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Catkicker

this is what i posted and the first answer i got, it didnt
work. anyone have another way to try?



Open up a DOS prompt and type:
Change directory to where your windows files are (e.g.
C:\windows
Type: "attrib -R *.* /s"

Regards,

Tim
 
What didn't work ?
What error message did you get?

Was it the attrib command that errored or subsequent delete commands ?

There are other attributes which have to be removed aswell, such as the
system attribute (-S) and the hidden attribute (-H)

You'll have to use the delete command to remove files, and the rmdir command
to remove directories.

Within windows xp did you try unticking the read only box on the general tab
of the folder properties sheet?

Are you running XP home or professional. If its professional go into
control panel/folder options/view and uncheck the last option which is to
disable simple file sharing. All files will then get a security tab added to
their properties which gives you much better control over them.

Paul
 
ok, windows xp, all current patches. althon 2600, 512m,
20 & 30 gig drives, gf3, yamaha 16/10/40 cdrw, liteon dvd.

the errors i get in commmand promt are: first, access
denied, then followed by "not resetting system file".
then more of "access denied" and not resetting.

this was using the command: "attrib -H *.* /s" i figured
there was no way i could change anything else before
changing the hidden files flag. and yes, i did try to
change it from hidden in file options, it just resets it
back to read only.
 
Are you logged on as administrator or as a user with administrative
privileges ?

You didnt say it you are running professional or home edition

Paul
 
home and there is only one account on it.
-----Original Message-----
Are you logged on as administrator or as a user with administrative
privileges ?

You didnt say it you are running professional or home edition

Paul




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Click the start button, at the top of the start menu, it should show the
username, is this administrator, or another username ?

Go into control panel/user accounts

Is there only this username being shown ?
Is it shown as a limited account, or computer administrator account.

Paul
 
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