Windows 7: Can't delete folders

I installed Windows 7 and imported(copied) my previous files from WXP to Windows 7. I find that ALL the folders I pasted and their contents are marked as Read Only, consequently was unable to edit any of the files. I was able to remove the RO attribute with the DOS command "attrib -r DIRECTORY\*.*/s" where DIRECTORY was the path to the folder in question. All the file RO attributes were removed, even in the sub-folders, however the RO attribute remains on the folders. How can I remove the RO attributes from the folders so I can delete or otherwise edit them?

Hello Blockie,

You would just need to add the /d switch to it to include the directories (folders) so the command looks like this below instead now.

attrib -r DIRECTORY\*.* /s /d

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Didn't do it. Got nothing but "Access Denied". Need help with that,

Did you use it in a elevated command prompt (run as administrator)?

That didn't work either.

What is the full path of the folder that you are wanting to do this on?

If this is a protected operating system file, then you may need to do this from a command prompt at startup instead using your Windows 7 installation disc.

You might also try Unlocker on it, to see if you may be able to delete it afterwards.

There are about 7 folders at the C:\ prompt. One of them is C:\Corel\. I will try the steps you suggested tomorrow.
Bill