Can't delete files

[Pete]

I had inadvertently "restored" some folders/files from my Vista
installations (Common Files, Internet Explorer folder etc) to a folder in my
XP installation. Unfortunately I cannot delete these files or folders - the
message I get is "Access Denied". I've tried to change the attribute of
these files but am not allowed to do that either. I'd like to get rid of
these folders which are occupying quite a large space on my hard disk and
would appreciate any help.

 

[John John]

While booted in the Vista installation you should be able to delete
*any* files or folders on the dormant XP installation. You may need
elevated privileges (Administrator, RunAs) or you may need to take
ownership and grant yourself proper permissions, but you should be able
to delete them.

John