Can't delete autorun.inf


  1. albalma
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    Windows 7 64
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    Can't delete autorun.inf


    I can't delete autorun.inf says I need permission from TrustedInstaller to make changes to this file...
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  3. Brink
    Posts : 72,062
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Albalma,

    You could use step 2 in OPTION THREE in the tutorial below to take ownership of and set permissions to "Allow" your user account "full control" of the autorun.inf. Afterwards, you should be able to delete it.

    Take Ownership of file - Vista Forums


    If not, then you try using the free program Unlocker to delete it with.

    Hope this helps, :)
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  4. BMGRAHAM
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    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    I had the same issue because of Symantec Endpoint Prevention


    • Open a command prompt by clicking Start | Run | type "cmd.exe" within the Open field and press Ok/Enter.
    • Type the following commands on the command line:
      • cd "c:\Program Files (x86)\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection"
      • smc.exe -stop

    • You now can access the file
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