HUGE PROBLEM! Folder Access Denied?? Plz help!


  1. EladM42
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    HUGE PROBLEM! Folder Access Denied?? Plz help!


    I'm trying to delete a folder off my desktop, and Ive been at it for about an hour now. I really like solving things on my own but this one has really got me. Okay, I'm the only user on this PC, and I made sure I have full control through the security settings. When that didn't work, I altered the UAC to never notify me. Finally when that failed, I found a a registry edit online that allows me to "Take ownership" by right clicking the file. I see DOS for a few seconds and "access denied" then it disappears. I also noticed that some of the files are read only which would explain why it wont let me delete them, but it wont let me alter any of the folder settings at all. The folder I'm trying to delete is a music folder with a bunch of sub folders as albums. I have no idea what caused this particular folder to start acting up, but I was messing with WMP as well as TVersity setting up a media server. ANY help at all will be appreciated!! thanks.
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  3. zigzag3143
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    EladM42 said:
    I'm trying to delete a folder off my desktop, and Ive been at it for about an hour now. I really like solving things on my own but this one has really got me. Okay, I'm the only user on this PC, and I made sure I have full control through the security settings. When that didn't work, I altered the UAC to never notify me. Finally when that failed, I found a a registry edit online that allows me to "Take ownership" by right clicking the file. I see DOS for a few seconds and "access denied" then it disappears. I also noticed that some of the files are read only which would explain why it wont let me delete them, but it wont let me alter any of the folder settings at all. The folder I'm trying to delete is a music folder with a bunch of sub folders as albums. I have no idea what caused this particular folder to start acting up, but I was messing with WMP as well as TVersity setting up a media server. ANY help at all will be appreciated!! thanks.
    -Dale
    right click the folder>properties>security> who is the owner?
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  4. Bituser
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    In addition to ZigZag, I like to use this:
    Take Ownership Shortcut
    It makes it so much easier than having to go through heaps of windows to take ownership (just because I do it so often)
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  6. A Guy
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    Welcome to Seven Forums EladM42.

    Download Unlocker:

    Unlocker

    Or LockHunter:

    LockHunter

    Either will tell you what is locking the folder. You can then use them to delete if you still want. They may require you to reboot to remove the folder. A Guy
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