Deleting protected garbage files?


  1. windyweather
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    Deleting protected garbage files?


    I've got a system that I've migrated and upgraded and actually just re-installed. There are two folders that I can't delete. They have names as long strings of numbers, and date from 2011.

    How can I delete them? I have tried to set permissions with Security files tab, but don't know the exact steps to set the folders / subfolders / files so I can delete them. They are taking up space on my SSD.

    Thanks much,
    ww
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  3. Sir George
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    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    windyweather said:
    I've got a system that I've migrated and upgraded and actually just re-installed. There are two folders that I can't delete. They have names as long strings of numbers, and date from 2011.

    How can I delete them? I have tried to set permissions with Security files tab, but don't know the exact steps to set the folders / subfolders / files so I can delete them. They are taking up space on my SSD.

    Thanks much,
    ww
    You could try using MoveOnBoot;

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    HTH
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  4. windyweather
    Posts : 6
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    Awesome!! That did it.
    I'll remember that program for sure.
    Thanks a bunch,
    ww
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