Unable to delete read-only folder - access denied

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Regine

Hi,

I've been trying to remove quite a few (>10) read-only folders & their
subfolders by following the workaround instructions found at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614, but I'm still unable to remove the
folders.

I created a new registry key UseSystemForSystemFolders and modified the new
value to Type 1 in Registry Editor. Then I tried to use the attrib command
prompt to change the read-only attribute by using attrib -r +s C:\V\Vids. But
it says Access denied.

What else can I do to get rid of these folders? Someone please help me out,
thanks very much in advance!

Sincerely,
Regine
 
Regine said:
Hi,

I've been trying to remove quite a few (>10) read-only folders & their
subfolders by following the workaround instructions found at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614, but I'm still unable to remove the
folders.

I created a new registry key UseSystemForSystemFolders and modified the new
value to Type 1 in Registry Editor. Then I tried to use the attrib command
prompt to change the read-only attribute by using attrib -r +s C:\V\Vids. But
it says Access denied.

What else can I do to get rid of these folders? Someone please help me out,
thanks very much in advance!

Sincerely,
Regine
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Try to change the Read-Only Attributes and take control of those
folders/Files or the ownership by doing the following steps:
How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

If you want to delete them try this tool:
http://www.ccleaner.com
Please read the help file to get the best out of this tool.
Try in safe Mode the deletion of those, also do you have Admin Rights to
perform what you want to achieve?.
HTH.
nass
 
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