not even Administrator has complete control?

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While I was working on my schoolwork, i used SPSS to analyze data file. I
saved multiple copies of the data file as i moved on with data analysis, for
fear that I might mess up the whole dataset with some stupid move (like
delete variable). At some point, i remember using the set Read-Only function
of SPSS.

After all my work is done, I tried to clear up my garbage. Everything but
one data file is gone. When I tried to delete it, a Windows error message
pops up - saying that the access is denied. I tried logging in using
Administrator and Safe Mode, but the file is still protected. Then I checked
the Security Tab of the file, all users has only the right to Read / Read and
execute. Not even the administrator has complete control...

So my two questions:
1. How is this file formed?
2. How can I get rid of it?
Thanks!

- Clark
 
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Clark Chong said:
While I was working on my schoolwork, i used SPSS to analyze data file. I
saved multiple copies of the data file as i moved on with data analysis, for
fear that I might mess up the whole dataset with some stupid move (like
delete variable). At some point, i remember using the set Read-Only function
of SPSS.

After all my work is done, I tried to clear up my garbage. Everything but
one data file is gone. When I tried to delete it, a Windows error message
pops up - saying that the access is denied. I tried logging in using
Administrator and Safe Mode, but the file is still protected. Then I checked
the Security Tab of the file, all users has only the right to Read / Read and
execute. Not even the administrator has complete control...

So my two questions:
1. How is this file formed?
2. How can I get rid of it?
Thanks!

- Clark
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First , what is SPSS , you may wish to make it clear . Then , make sure you
remove the "Read-only" and then delete . When you receive error message
access is denied , then the file(s) are being used and locked by a process .
Use <<<Unlocker>>> to unlock these files:

Download , install and try to delete these files . Then , kill the process
or unlock.

Unlocker
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker


Panda_man
 
Hi,

SPSS is a statistical software (try googling it...)
Now that the file is there, SPSS can't change its attribute...
I've tried using Unlocker, it says no locking process found... however, i
still can't change the permission :(

Clark
 
Clark Chong said:
While I was working on my schoolwork, i used SPSS to analyze data file. I
saved multiple copies of the data file as i moved on with data analysis, for
fear that I might mess up the whole dataset with some stupid move (like
delete variable). At some point, i remember using the set Read-Only function
of SPSS.

After all my work is done, I tried to clear up my garbage. Everything but
one data file is gone. When I tried to delete it, a Windows error message
pops up - saying that the access is denied. I tried logging in using
Administrator and Safe Mode, but the file is still protected. Then I checked
the Security Tab of the file, all users has only the right to Read / Read and
execute. Not even the administrator has complete control...

So my two questions:
1. How is this file formed?
2. How can I get rid of it?
Thanks!
Click to expand...


Hi Clark,
Try this first take the ownership of this file again and try to delte,on how
to take the ownershipread this:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

To use third party software to delete it go here:
http://www.purgeie.com/delinv/index.htm
http://www.ccleaner.com
These utilities will delte it for you but you need to know the path of the
file is it saved as file.sav or with viewer document extension .spo

HTH
Please let us know
Regards
nass
 
Thanks nass!
Once I take ownership of the file, it's totally under my control ^^
Thanks!! Now I can get rid of this stupid huge file...

Clark
 
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