Unable to delete restored folder

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I recently retored a data folder using NT backup but forget to unset the
securities tag. I now have a folder on my new C drive that I can not access,
delete or move either in XP or from the Dos prompt. It tells me the folder is
write protected or full when I try to delete it but when I unset the read
only tag in properties it wont reset this parameter either. How do I get rid
of this folder?
 
PDW said:
I recently retored a data folder using NT backup but forget to unset
the securities tag. I now have a folder on my new C drive that I can
not access, delete or move either in XP or from the Dos prompt. It
tells me the folder is write protected or full when I try to delete it
but when I unset the read only tag in properties it wont reset this
parameter either. How do I get rid of this folder?
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Try taking ownership of the folder:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421 - HOW TO: Take Ownership of a
File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421]

Malke
 
Thank you that worked beautifully

Malke said:
PDW said:
I recently retored a data folder using NT backup but forget to unset
the securities tag. I now have a folder on my new C drive that I can
not access, delete or move either in XP or from the Dos prompt. It
tells me the folder is write protected or full when I try to delete it
but when I unset the read only tag in properties it wont reset this
parameter either. How do I get rid of this folder?
Click to expand...

Try taking ownership of the folder:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421 - HOW TO: Take Ownership of a
File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421]

Malke
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