You'll need to provide administrator permission to delete this folder.


  1. emmzone22
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    You'll need to provide administrator permission to delete this folder.


    I have tried everything to delete this folder. I was able to delete the file in the folder, but the folder itself won't delete. It won't delete in safe mode either. If I scan the folder or right click properties, it shows an object in the folder. If I check the "show hidden files" box, nothing is there. I can rename the folder, add to it, and move it, but I can't delete it. I have searched the internet for solutions and nothing works.
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  3. Layback Bear
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    What folder are you trying to delete?
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  4. emmzone22
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    It originally had an MP3 in it. Now it is suppose to be empty.
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  6. Layback Bear
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    This might be of some help.
    Folder - Delete from Command Prompt
    Get back and let us know what happens.
    You will have to be the administrator.
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  7. rraod
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    It looks like a process is locking the folder preventing you from deleting it.

    Try the Unlocker 1.9.1 (a freeware program - google it) which will show you the process unlocking the folder and will also give you an option to kill that process. Then you can delete the folder.
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  8. Layback Bear
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    You could also try using Windows 7 in safe mode.
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  10. karlsnooks
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    emmzone,

    From Layback Bear's post:
    This might be of some help.
    Folder - Delete from Command Prompt
    Get back and let us know what happens.
    You will have to be the administrator.
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  11. maccaquacker
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    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit, Windows 8 Pro (sometimes)
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    I have had problems deleting some folders when the ownership has changed and I haven't been able to change it back

    try this tutorial to take ownership of the folder, and then delete it:
    Take Ownership Shortcut

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  12. emmzone22
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    Problem is solved. I used the Take Ownership method. Thanks to all for your responses!!!
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