Delete Folder whose owner is SYSTEM


  1. califax2k
    Posts : 2
    Windows 7 64bit
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    Delete Folder whose owner is SYSTEM


    Hi,

    how can I delete a folder (including subfolders) whose owner is only the SYSTEM user?

    I've tried to give the Administrator user all necessary permissions, but unfortunately this doesn't work.

    thanks in advance.
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  3. mickey megabyte
    Posts : 8,398
    ultimate 64 sp1
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    hi califax2k, and welcome to sevenforums,

    it looks like you have to 'own' the folder first.

    have a look at this quick tutorial: Take Ownership Shortcut

    hope it helps!
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  4. califax2k
    Posts : 2
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    Thank you for your quick answer.

    I've tried the procedure you've mentioned before I postet my question. Unfortunately it didn't work, but meanwhile I've found another procedure to take ownership. It can be found here: Take Ownership of file - Vista Forums.

    After I've done these steps, I've given my standard user permission to delete the folder and then I could delete it.


    best regards

    Lars
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  6. Imperfect1
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    Vista 64 bit and 32 bit (SP2)
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    Yes, and the reason is that taking ownership only changes the "owner" of the file/folder. It does not change the PERMISSION LEVEL of the file. After you have taken ownership of the item, you may still need to allow your user account full control of the item before you will have full permission to access it, modify, or delete it.
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