Solved Cannot Delete Folders

[Docmac217]

Just a question I hope someone can answer.
I recently installed my OS on a new hard drive. I then reinstalled all my programs on the new hard drive. After reinstalling all my programs, I deleted the old windows directory/folder from the original hard drive and then all the programs that were still left on it. However, I have been unsuccessful at deleting the 'Adobe\Acrobat 10' and 'Adobe Reader 10.01' folders. I get the message "You need permission to perform this action." "You require permission from SYSTEM to make changes to this folder." I even went to the root directory (H) where these folders reside and set full permissions for Authenticated Users, SYSTEM, Administrators and Users. Still no joy. I continue to get the above messages when trying to delete these two folders. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

 

[richc46]

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[StalkeR]

Right Click on the folder and select Unlocker. On the window that will appear on No Action select Delete and OK. It should be deleted,or it may delete after rebooting your pc.

 

[WebMattR]

Personally, I think a better solution would be to take ownership of the hard drive's files, since I think that's a true solution to the situation here (plus I'm always leery of third party "just works!" software).

Alternatively: If you've everything you want off the hard drive, then simply format it.

 

[sordid]

+1 for reformatting.

 

[Docmac217]

Welcome
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Fantastic! Thanks for the help. + Rep for the awesome assistance!

 

[too]

Just used Unlocker, deserves a donation for sure
Thanks for the tip!