Solved can't delete file

[MvdB]

Hi all, I've got a strange situation that I cannot delete a file.

Background: file was created by Unrarring in Newsbin.
It was created with strange ownership settings which prevent me from deleting the file.

What I've tried so far:

Deleting with elevated rights - not allowed
Deleting with dos prompt w/ elevated rights - not allowed
Take over admin rights in file properties - not allowed + it cannot show me what the current owner is

Avast and Malwarebytes see no problem on my system or this file.
I'd try ubuntu but this disk has bitlocker on... and I hesitate to take that off which I'll need to do to gain access by using Linux.

Any ideas?

 

[brady]

Where is the file located?

 

[MvdB]

Where is the file located?

in a normal dir on a (non-system) fixed disk (i.e. D:\xxx\xxx)
It is now the only file in its subdir...

I've also tried Shawn tut on taking over Ownership, to no avail


Btw, that whole D: is bitlocked....

 

[brady]

Are you prompted to unlock the directory or file with the TPM pin or usb stick?

 

[MvdB]

Are you prompted to unlock the directory or file with the TPM pin or usb stick?

no, it just says I need admin rights, which I have on... And strangely, in the security proerties, it says it cannot show who/what the owner is...

That's what it says in Dutch .. I see I need to do something about my circle drawing skills

 

[Jacee]

Can you delete it in safe mode?

 

[brady]

Are you able to add to that ACL? If so, please add "System" to the ACL with full control.
Let me know if that works.

 

[MvdB]

Can you delete it in safe mode?

mmm That wouldn't be logical...the disk is bitlocked...?

 

[MvdB]

Are you able to add to that ACL? If so, please add "System" to the ACL with full control.
Let me know if that works.

had already tried that but I can't...

 

[brady]

You'll have to unlock the drive in order to gain control over that file or directory. You can always turn it back on right after you delete the file/directory.

 

[Bill2]

Try using the builtin admin account.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/507-built-administrator-account-enable-disable.html

 

[MvdB]

You'll have to unlock the drive in order to gain control over that file or directory. You can always turn it back on right after you delete the file/directory.

Ok, mighthave to... but once bitlocker is off... what would you have me do that I have not already tried, other than linux?

 

[MvdB]

Try using the builtin admin account.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/507-built-administrator-account-enable-disable.html

Bill, thx! This solved it. Great work...