Solved i can't delete a folder in windows 7?

[Jack King]

Hi,

I am new to this site so if i post on wrong section I'm sorry. Anyway i am having a big problem with my window 7 Pro. I can't delete some folder/files ect... If i try to delete the folder it say "You need permission to perform this action" but I'm the only administrator on this PC. I try looking everywhere but still no success finding what's the issue is here.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

[whs]

My guess would be that those are system files that could be owned by the trusted installer. Can you tell us wich files we are talking about.

 

[x BlueRobot]

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

Please post a screenshot.

 

[Jack King]

yeah like real player, avg, Photoshop, few others i already try the unlocker but sill asking for "You need permission to perform this action" if i try to open the folder it say your don't currently have permission to access this folder.

 

[Fawad]

try to download lock hunter .

 

[x BlueRobot]

Have you tried uninstalling the programs you don't want through:

Start rb: > Computer > Uninstall or Change Program tab

Please post a screenshot of the error message.

 

[whs]

Those are programs. Why don't you just uninstall them - best with Revo (advanced option)http://www.snapfiles.com/get/revouninstaller.html

Update: LOL, 1 second too late

 

[Jack King]

I'm sorry had to restart my pc that's why, i think this revo take care of everything. Thank you guys.


Why it still saying "You need permission to perform this action"

Your don't currently have permission to access this folder.

 

[x BlueRobot]

Download tools and utilities | AVG UK

 

[Jack King]

okay thank you for your help Sir, greatly appreciated.

 

[AlterUrEgo]

Have you tried to delete the folders while in safe mode.

 

[Jack King]

yes, i already try to delete the folders from safe mode. I can delete the folder from Unlocker now but, there this weird lock on every folder? I'm not sure why i have lock on my folders?

Just so you know i uninstalled a program awhile back but i still have the leftovers files in my program data & Appdate files?

LIke Adobe, Avg, Apple, Apple Computer, ect... Please help.


You have been denied permission to access this folder.

To gain access to this folder you will need to use the
security tab.

Why i'm getting this message? I'm sorry guys i am not a window guy, Please help

 

[x BlueRobot]

Right-Click the program/folder > General tab > Uncheck the Read-Only Attribute

Have you tried a third-party program such CCleaner or Windows Disk Cleanup to clear any of the temporary files?

 

[Jack King]

Yes Sir, actually i try both but i got still a lot leftover files in Appdate & ProgramData. Also that's
the only reason I'm getting a lot errors in my Window Event Viewer.

I'm not sure if this works but is there any other safe way that i can try to clean my PC?
I mean by clean window and re-install but the problem is i don't have any CD? Please help me

 

[x BlueRobot]

If you mean a complete reinstall of Windows 7 then try;

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

After creating your Windows 7 Installation DVD/USB, then you may want to completely clean the hard-drive using the diskpart command with cleanall command.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/52129-disk-clean-clean-all-diskpart-command.html

Please note all your data will be deleted (including your OS) and can't be recovered.

Hope this helps,

Harry

 

[Jack King]

Thank you Sir, I'll try that to if works for me.

Okay so if i delete everything it won't effect my computer & window tho?

 

[x BlueRobot]

Don't worry about the Diskpart command, just follow;

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

Just remember that when reinstall Windows 7, all your programs and data will be deleted, so you may want to transfer your important data onto a different computer or USB drive.

You wanted to have a clean reinstall as stated in post #14.

 

[Jack King]

yeah i wanted to clean my whole PC cause all those errors that i am getting i hope it goes away. Thank you.

 

[x BlueRobot]

yeah i wanted to clean my whole PC cause all those errors that i am getting i hope it goes away. Thank you.

Just follow the tutorial, and it will give you a perfect install of Windows 7

The steps are very user-friendly and each link within the steps explains how to do each part.

 

[Jack King]

I'm sorry to bother you again but i can't this Window 7 USB/DVD Download Tool Setup.

Error message:

The installer has insufficient privileges to access this directory: C:\Users\jack\appdata\roaming\microsolf\installer\{CCF298AF-9CE1-4B26-B251-486E98A34789}. The installation connot continue. Log on as administrator or contact your system administrator.

I'm the only administrator on my PC but i don't know what's going on here.