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User has been copying folders from her desktop (XP Pro SP2) to our file server (2K3 Std). One of the folders that was copied we can not delete. We can't take ownership with any of our enterprise accounts. We just want to delete the folder and start fresh. Process worked when user was running W2K Pro
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Another think you can do is go to that folder and right click it. Go to properties. As administrator, you should be able to change the security properties to that file. So, go to the security tab. and you will see a list of users with their permissions. click on the ADD button and add the administrator's credentials. Give the administrator Full control and click OK. Exit out and delete the folder.
Did you try "Attrib"?
In the command prompt, navigate to the file folder that will have that screwed up folder in it. In other words, Navigate to the folder so, if you type DIR, you arre able to see the folder in question.
Type ATTRIB.
It should give you a list of attributes on the folder.
Remove all the addributes by using the correct syntax. If it has a read only attribute. Type:
Attrib foldername -R.
If memory serves me correct. The syntax of (Attrib foldername -a) removes all attributes. Once the attributes are removed try to delete it. Some of these attributes are not recognized by the NTFS permissions and will not allow you to delet it.
Another trick that worked for me is to delet all files in the folder. Some might not be removable. Remove attributes from them and delete those. Or you can rename the files that are not delete-able. There should be a couple files you can't remove. Rename the file extensions to >>>.TXT and make sure those files have no Attributes.
NOTE: If you have to rename the files, check your computer for bugs. It could be melicious code protecting the file. It's not uncommon for Virus writers to play with extensions and hose up Windows so you can't delete the file.
At the command prompt again, navigate to the folder that contains this annoying folder.
Type Dir and see if the folder has any data in it. Please post that information.
Type "RD annoyingfoldername" press enter. With no attributes and files in the folder, this folder should go away. If not change the foldername to foldername.txt. Then see if you can delete it using windows. If not use DOS.
http://support.microsoft.c
Above link gives many solutions for your problem.
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by: SwindlePosted on 2007-08-09 at 09:42:49ID: 19663634
What is the error message it's giving you when you attempt to take ownership? Here's an article from Microsoft with a lot of suggestions:
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http://support.microsoft.c