Can't delete old folders


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7
       #1

    Can't delete old folders


    I recently changed my OS to Windows 8 to see what all the fuss was about.
    I have returned to 7 but the Folders that 8 created can't be deleted.

    When pressing the delete function it appears to be recycling the folder as requested.
    After a few minutes it gives up a box that states "You'll need to provide Administrator permission to delete Folder" The options are Cancel & Skip, or Continue.
    On pressing continue it continues to run for a couple of minutes before another pop up box appears stating "Need permission from philip-PC/admin to make changes.
    This is me! There are no other users on my PC.

    I have two of these files and they are taking up approx 20Gb which I could really use for better things.
    Is there anyone who could help?

    Thank you
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  2. Arc
    Posts : 35,373
    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
       #2
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    You are a Star. Thank you very much
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  4. Arc
    Posts : 35,373
    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
       #4

    Not a star, but a Nebula ! Lol !

    You are welcome :)
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