Deleting protected folders


  1. Posts : 15
    Win 7 Ultimate
       #1

    Deleting protected folders


    I have some folders "protected" by TrustedInstaller (Win7 Ultimate x64). I can't seem to set the permissions in any way that will allow me to delete the damn folders.

    I remember having found a tool that would delete any file/folder under XP years ago, does such a thing exist for Win7?
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  2. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #2

    Generally if a folder has such protections, it is needed. BUT, if you are sure they can be safely deleted. Try Unlocker, or Lock Hunter. You have tried to take ownership I assume by your 1st post?

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    A Guy
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  3. Posts : 15
    Win 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks, Unlocker worked!
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  4. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #4

    Glad you got it sorted

    A Guy
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