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Windows 7: Uninstalling XP Mode

29 Nov 2009  
drcsd

Windows 7
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Uninstalling XP Mode

After uninstalling XP mode I still find both folders in Programs and one of the files takes up 1.13 Gb.
Trying to delete the folders or the files within comes back with a "Need System permission to complete this task".

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29 Nov 2009  
rsvr85

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
1,087 posts
C:\Users\Home
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by drcsd View Post
After uninstalling XP mode I still find both folders in Programs and one of the files takes up 1.13 Gb.
Trying to delete the folders or the files within comes back with a "Need System permission to complete this task".
Take ownership of the folders you need to delete and try again.
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30 Nov 2009  
drcsd

Windows 7
6 posts
 
 

This tool doesn't work on 7. I am having a horrible time deleting Win XP Mode and Virtual Machine folders and files. Message is I need "System Permission" or "Trusted Installer".

What next?
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30 Nov 2009  
rsvr85

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
1,087 posts
C:\Users\Home
 
 

It does work with Windows 7, else you can change the ACL to change you as owner & change the permissions for you to full control.
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30 Nov 2009  
HughShaw

Windows 7 Professional (x64)
311 posts
Los Angeles
 
 

Here's the reg file that I got from this site. It puts a shortcut in when you right-click that allows you to take ownership.
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File Type: rar Take Ownership Shortcut.rar (371 Bytes, 38 views)
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01 Dec 2009  
drcsd

Windows 7
6 posts
 
 

I ran the Reg Tool Shortcut and I didn't get the shortcut. I got nothing, twice.

I finally did figure it out and it was about Permissions. It all disappeared when I took ownership CORRECTLY.
Then I just had to delete the update. Badda Bing Badda Boom problem solved.
1.3 Gb restored.

Thanks very much.

Craig
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01 Dec 2009  
drcsd

Windows 7
6 posts
 
 
Take Ownership To Remove XP Mode in Windows 7

I ran the Reg Tool Shortcut and I didn't get the shortcut. I got nothing, twice.

I finally did figure it out and it was about Permissions. It all disappeared when I took ownership CORRECTLY.
Then I just had to delete the update. Badda Bing Badda Boom problem solved.
1.3 Gb restored.

Thanks very much.

Craig
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01 Dec 2009  
rsvr85

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
1,087 posts
C:\Users\Home
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by drcsd View Post
I ran the Reg Tool Shortcut and I didn't get the shortcut. I got nothing, twice.

I finally did figure it out and it was about Permissions. It all disappeared when I took ownership CORRECTLY.
Then I just had to delete the update. Badda Bing Badda Boom problem solved.
1.3 Gb restored.

Thanks very much.

Craig
So how did you assign the permissions correctly?
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01 Dec 2009  
HughShaw

Windows 7 Professional (x64)
311 posts
Los Angeles
 
 

He just Badda Bing Badda Boom Badda BANG!
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