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Windows 7 - Can't delete folder - access denied

 
05-14-2011   #1


Windows 7 Professional 32bit
 
 

Can't delete folder - access denied

Hello!

I have a small issue concerning deleting folder. Here's situation:

I had a folder that I wanted to delete. I used shift+del combo for instant deletion, but than issue occured. Basicly, folder stayed, yet files deleted themselves. And when I try to delete the folder, it says I need administrator privilegies, which after clicking yes it says I don't have, eventhough I'm the only user on computer and my account is set up under administrator.
I can't even open folder, since I get error message as followed:

E:\Directory (name of directory I want to delete) is not accessible.

Access is denied.

I checked forums around, some people are saying just to make another identical folder and Windows will interpret them as 2 diff folders, but it didn't work for me.

Any suggestions?:P

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05-14-2011   #2


Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
 
 


Hello there. You should try to delete it with Unlocker. But first follow this tutorial to Take Ownership to that folder.
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05-14-2011   #3


Windows 7 Professional 32bit
 
 


Thank you very much. WOrked like a charm
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05-14-2011   #4


Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
 
 


You're welcome!
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