Can't remove 'Read Only' for C:/Windows/installer


  1. a9fc
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    Can't remove 'Read Only' for C:/Windows/installer


    Yeap, as per the title

    Now I'm having problems installing java.

    I'm logged into my only account, which is an admin account, and yet I can't remove the read-only thing from the folder. Please help.

    This is related to the 'error 2203' problem when installing java

    Windows 7 ultimate 64

    Edit: Here's the folder c:\windows\installer
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  3. zigzag3143
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    a9fc said:
    Yeap, as per the title

    Now I'm having problems installing java.

    I'm logged into my only account, which is an admin account, and yet I can't remove the read-only thing from the folder. Please help.

    This is related to the 'error 2203' problem when installing java

    Windows 7 ultimate 64

    Um, what folder?
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  4. a9fc
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    zigzag3143 said:

    Um, what folder?
    Ah sorry

    Here's the folder c:\windows\installer

    actually it's in the title =p
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  6. a9fc
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    nobody can help?
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  7. Tews
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    Try booting into safe mode, then take ownership of the folder, then have your way with it..

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  8. a9fc
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    Tews said:
    Try booting into safe mode, then take ownership of the folder, then have your way with it..

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    Nope, same problem
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