Windows.Old Won't Delete


  1. Posts : 102
    Windows 7 x64 7229
       #1

    Windows.Old Won't Delete


    Not sure if this is the right forum for this.

    I'm having trouble deleting my Windows.Old folder. I have tried many things, changing security settings, taking ownership, etc. but nothing works.

    It says:
    "You need permission to perform this action. You require permission from RAWR\Administrator to make changes to this folder."

    The thing is, I'm on the Administrator account of the computer RAWR and UAC is disabled.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2

    Copyright said:
    Not sure if this is the right forum for this.

    I'm having trouble deleting my Windows.Old folder. I have tried many things, changing security settings, taking ownership, etc. but nothing works.

    It says:
    "You need permission to perform this action. You require permission from RAWR\Administrator to make changes to this folder."

    The thing is, I'm on the Administrator account of the computer RAWR and UAC is disabled.
    Use the disk cleanup wizard it will nuke it


    Ken
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 102
    Windows 7 x64 7229
    Thread Starter
       #3

    zigzag3143 said:
    Use the disk cleanup wizard it will nuke it
    How do I select the Windows.old folder?

    EDIT: Never mind, found it. Will update this again if it works.



    Thanks it worked.
      My Computer


 

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