Not able to delete folder..Plz help


  1. Posts : 3
    windows 7 ultimate
       #1

    Not able to delete folder..Plz help


    Hello all,

    I am using win 7 . I have installed updates for same. After update i hv observered that there are folders name like " 8c3649242c5f5bfe0f4045a93f ".
    i want to delete them but i am getting an error that " you required permission to perform this task."

    and i am single user on this system.

    Plz help ....

    Thx :)
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 784
    Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon | Win 7 Ult x64
       #2

    paragdharurkar said:
    Hello all,

    I am using win 7 . I have installed updates for same. After update i hv observered that there are folders name like " 8c3649242c5f5bfe0f4045a93f ".
    i want to delete them but i am getting an error that " you required permission to perform this task."

    and i am single user on this system.

    Plz help ....

    Thx :)
    Happens to me overy so often. Try this,

    Right click folder, properties, click security tab, click advanced, click owner, edit, set ownership to you, tick replace owner on subcontainers and objects, click OK then see if you can delete the folder.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 23
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1
       #3

    They are locked by the OS, and they are the randomly generated folders that are left over from the updates.

    I would try restarting and one of two things should happen

    1, the OS will automatically delete them.
    2, It should release the lock on them so that you can.

    I have seen them from time to time on my system.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 23
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1
       #4

    Tanyam said:
    paragdharurkar said:
    Hello all,

    I am using win 7 . I have installed updates for same. After update i hv observered that there are folders name like " 8c3649242c5f5bfe0f4045a93f ".
    i want to delete them but i am getting an error that " you required permission to perform this task."

    and i am single user on this system.

    Plz help ....

    Thx :)
    Happens to me overy so often. Try this,

    Right click folder, properties, click security tab, click advanced, click owner, edit, set ownership to you, tick replace owner on subcontainers and objects, click OK then see if you can delete the folder.

    That would have being my other suggestion!!! :)
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 3
    windows 7 ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hello Tanyam,
    It worked....thx for ur valuable tips.
    thx again

    and thx mosharino .......
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 784
    Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon | Win 7 Ult x64
       #6

    paragdharurkar said:
    Hello Tanyam,
    It worked....thx for ur valuable tips.
    thx again

    and thx mosharino .......
    Excellent! Glad to be of help.
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:04.
Find Us