remove old windows

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Frank

Yesterday I have installed Vista upgrade, how do I remove the "Windows.old"
file? Can not get permission. to change control .
 
Hi,

Take ownership of the folder first, then you will have sufficient
permissions to delete it. Do so from the security tab/advanced options in
the folder properties. You must go into edit mode on the Owner tab. Make
sure you check the box for it to propagate to subcontainers, and it may take
a bit for the change to run through. Once changed, exit the folder
properties entirely and reenter them, then change permissions for yourself
and delete the folder.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Hello,

In addition to what Rick suggests, you can use the windows disk cleanup
utility.

- Click Start
- Type: Disk Cleanup
- Press enter
- Select Files from all users on this computer

The Windows.Old folder should be one of your options.



- JB
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

Windows Vista Support Faq
http://www.jimmah.com/vista/
 
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