Can't delete Vista backups after upgrading to Windows 7


  1. Posts : 1
    Win7 64-bit
       #1

    Can't delete Vista backups after upgrading to Windows 7


    I upgraded to Windows 7 64-bit from Vista Ultimate 64-bit.

    While in Vista, I had automatic backups to an external drive. I cannot delete these old backups manually, and the Backup and Restore module does not recognize them as backups, so it won't manage them.

    How can I delete these old backups. When I try to delete them, I get an "Access denied" error. I can't even open the folder with the name of the computer.
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  2. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
       #2

    Try taking ownership of them, then deleting them.
    Take Ownership of file - Vista Forums

    ~Lordbob
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