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| 16 Jul 2009 | #1 |
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Can't delete windows.old folder
I've upgraded to windows 7 RC from the beta and it created a windows.old folder. I've deleted all the files inside the folder that i was able to delete, but couldn't delete the windows and program files folder in there->not able to delete the windows.old folder.
When I try to delete the windows.old folder I get a message "You require permission from administrators to make changes to this file". I'm an admin and only user on my system and already given myself all possible rights and ownership of the folder. How can I delete this folder? |
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| 16 Jul 2009 | #2 |
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Issue still not solved.
Checked the checkbox saying "also change ownership of subfolders". Still require permission. Changed owner to my current account. Now it says that I need permission from that account. The account I'm using to delete the files. Help please? |
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| 16 Jul 2009 | #3 |
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taking ownership doesn't work? or deleting from safe mode? however I always do FORMAT now b4 install, this is the best way to get rid of this f**kin' .OLD folders lol
and yeah search for Unlocker 1.8.7 software m/b it will help? |
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| 16 Jul 2009 | #4 |
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Gonna try safe mode now.
Well the old folder was usefull for somegiles I didn;t wnat to lose xD But after transfering it became very annoying.... |
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| 16 Jul 2009 | #5 |
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Download ERD or Hirens or BartPE or really any bootable CD/DVD (even use Vista or W7 disc) so the OS isn't loading therefore permissions not loading.
Delete folders from a command prompt or A43 from Barts or My computer from ERD (do NOT log onto the installation) ...YOU GET THE PICTURE?? Post back here if it is still giving you the irits |
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| 16 Jul 2009 | #6 |
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Hello Timo, and welcome to Seven Forums.
The tutorial below can help show you how to use the command prompt or Disk Cleanup to delete the Windows.old folder. Windows.old Folder - Delete Hope this helps, Shawn |
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| 16 Jul 2009 | #7 |
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Safe mode didn't work
Unlocker didn't work No idea what wizard 7 means xD Disk cleanup worked, thanks Shawn! Issue solved |
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| 16 Jul 2009 | #8 |
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You're welcome Timo. :)
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| 16 Jul 2009 | #9 |
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What the problem is with windows.old is that if you take ownership the rights don't propagate downwards pretty well.
The simplest way is ( with all stubborn files/folders): Take ownership as Everyone go to the permissions tab, remove ALL permissions and only add Everyone. give Everyone all rights and off you go. |
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| 05 Aug 2009 | #10 |
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Disk Cleanup worked for me, I gained back 72gb of space. Thank you, thank you!
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