Deleting files

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  1. Posts : 8
    win 7 ult x64
       #1

    Deleting files


    I am trying to delete an old copy of windows from a second drive, i am set up as the administrator in win 7 ult drive C... but i can't delete the copy of widows from drive E. I get an error message saying i need permission from the trustedinstaller to make changes to this folder. I am using drive E as a back up disk and need the space that is occupied by the windows program.
    Last edited by Bennyhill; 28 Apr 2012 at 16:39.
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  2. Posts : 31,238
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #2

    Could you expand on the History of this drives use - was it the previous OS system drive? to which you have added win7 on the current drive?

    If so the drive could still contain the boot files for your current install - if this is so then Windows is preventing you from deleting these files, which are essential to run your current install

    Please provide a readable screenshot of your disk management to allow assessment of the full situation.

    This sort of thing is not uncommon and is repairable, but does need full information to ensure you retain use of your current install
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  3. Posts : 1,167
    Windows 7 Pro with SP1 32bit
       #3

    Have you tried deleting it with FileASSASSIN in MalwareBytes or with Unlocker (Download Unlocker 1.9.1 Free - Get rid of error message like Error deleting file or folder, cannot delete folder: it's being used by another person or program - Softpedia), both free Programs and that too without success?
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  4. Posts : 540
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #4

    Take ownership of Drive and/or files and delete them. As long as you know that there not necessary.

    Take Ownership Shortcut - Windows 7 Forums

    Or just Format the drive if you do NOT need anything that is on it NOW. (Will Erase All Data)
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  5. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    Bennyhill said:
    I am trying to delete an old copy of windows from a second drive, i am set up as the administrator in win 7 ult drive C... but i can't delete the copy of widows from drive D. I get an error message saying i need permission from the trustedinstaller to make changes to this folder. I am using drive d as a back up disk and need the space that is occupied by the windows program.
    You need to use Disk Cleanup to remove these files. You need to tell Disk Cleanup to remove "Previous Windows Installation(s)". You can follow this link, it's valid for Vista and 7:

    How to use the Disk Cleanup feature to delete the Windows.old folder after you install Windows Vista
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  6. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #6

    Bennyhill said:
    I am trying to delete an old copy of windows from a second drive, i am set up as the administrator in win 7 ult drive C... but i can't delete the copy of widows from drive D. I get an error message saying i need permission from the trustedinstaller to make changes to this folder. I am using drive d as a back up disk and need the space that is occupied by the windows program.
    Benny,
    Please follow the advice given to you by Barman.

    The info he requested is essential for giving you a correct answer.

    Following shows how to make the DiskManagement pic.
    HOW TO POST A SNAPSHOT OF DISK MANAGEMENT DISPLAY
    Run disk management:
    WIN |
    type DISKMGMT.MSC | ENTER
    WIN=
    key with Microsoft logo on top.


    Maximize the output of Disk Management:
    ALT-Spacebar
    key combo | X key (selects Maximize) |
    Drag the field separators (such as between Status and Capacity) to show entire field.


    Make a snapshot:
    WIN |
    type SNIPPING | ENTER | New
    Drag the cursor around the area you want to snip.
    File | Save as | select save location and name | Save


    Post the snapshot:
    Post a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums
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  7. Posts : 8
    win 7 ult x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Barman58.... hopefully this is what you needed... if not explain ( in simple terms) and i will try to to provide
    thanks
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Deleting files-capture-disk-management.png  
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  8. Posts : 2,171
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #8

    I don't see drive D represented in the bottom portion of the screen. And why does it show as a UDF file system at the top of the screenshot? UDF is typically only used for optical disks.

    You did say drive D was the one you were concerned about, right?
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  9. Posts : 8
    win 7 ult x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    yes i did say drive D... but my error. The old copy of windows is on drive E, the drive that is full.
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  10. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #10

    Benny,
    1. make a system repair disc
    2. boot from the system repair disc
    3. go to a command prompt
    4. use Diskpart to "prepare the disk"

    CREATE A SYSTEM REPAIR DISC

    START | type System Repair | Enter key | Create Disc button

    GO TO A COMMAND PROMPT USING A SYSTEM REPAIR DISC

    1) Insert System Repair Disc into optical reader.
    2) Shutdown computer.
    3) Boot up computer from the System Repair Disc
    4) A SYSTEM RECOVERY OPTIONS dialog appears.
    5) NEXT button
    6) select Use recovery tools that can help fix problems starting Windows
    7) NEXT | Choose Command Prompt

    Run desired commands and type EXIT when finished.
    Remove the System Repair Disc.
    Shutdown computer.
    Power on computer.

    NOTE:
    If your computer doesn’t boot from the optical drive, then
    Immediately after pushing your Power ON button,
    start tapping the F2 key to get to the BIOS to change the boot order

    On some computers, Immediately after pushing the Power ON button,
    start tapping the F12 key and choose CD/DVD to change the boot order
    only for this time.
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    ===================================================



    Prepare hard disk for use
    type DISKPART and hit ENTER
    the prompt will change to DISKPART>


    Enter following commands:
    LIST DISK
    this will list the disks

    SELECT DISK 1
    to select Disk 1 (if that's the disk you want)
    DETAIL DISK
    to make sure that you've got the correct disk
    CLEAN ALL
    this will write zeroes to each and every byte on the selected disk
    this can take some time and there will be no progress indication
    you must simply wait for the diskpart prompt to appear again
    CREATE PARTITION PRIMARY
    this will create the entire disk as a single primary partition
    FORMAT FS=NTFS
    this is going to format the entire disk and will also take some time
    ACTIVE
    this will let the disk be used as a system disk if you ever decide that you would like to install an operating system on the disk
    ASSIGN
    the next available drive letter is assigned to the disk
    EXIT
    exit from DiskPart
    EXIT
    exit from the command shell

    Your disk is now ready to use.
    You can use DiskManagement to view your handiwork and to change the drive letter and to give the disk a name.
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