Delete folder/files - access denied

[andwan0]

My PC originally came with a normal SATA HD with Windows 7 installed.

Then I got an SSD and did a fresh installation of Windows 7 on the SSD.

The SSD is labeled C: while SATA HD is D:\



Now I am trying to delete the SATA's folders:

Program Files\

Program Files (x86)\

ProgramData\

Windows\



but it won't let me. I've tried Unlocker program, and even force delete command-prompt in Adminstrator-mode.

I even booted up in SAFE-MODE and it still says "Access Denied".



I've compared the C:\ with the corresponding D:\ folders and noted that the files already exist in C:\...

BUT Program Files\ is newer on C:\

WHILST the other 3 folders, D:\ seems newer.



If Windows 7 still uses folders/files from SATA D:\ (even though I did a fresh installation in C:\..... how can I transfer them to C:\ and get them deleted from D:?







PS: I could just take the SATA D:\ out and see what happens

 

[Megahertz07]

Please edit your profile and add all your hardware information.
Is your computer a Desktop or a Laptop?
Let's see if I understood. You don't format the HDD because you want to keep your data on the HDD (that was on \users folder) and clean the old windows installation. Right?
When you did a clean installation on the SSD, did you remove the HDD? How big is your SSD?
Does your computer work fine without the HDD?

 

[samuria]

The folders will be owned by your old Sid you will need to take ownership to delete them

 

[Pyprohly]

Expanding on what Samuria has pitched, here you’ll find the tool of which you can do so.

Take Ownership Shortcut​