Trying to delete a folder but Vista won't let me....Help

[Steve Turner]

I did a back up with my copy of Nero backup on my XP machine. I wanted to
transfer files under owner/my documents to my vista machine. I've
successfully done that but I now have a folder under 'owner' that I can't
delete. How can I correct this? Thanks.

 

[oscar]

Try this:
-logon as administrator if you haven’t
-right click folder or file
-Properties > Security
-use Security features to gain permission to have full control of folder.

Go to Help and Support for more info on “permissionsâ€â€¦

Also a quick workaround in some cases: go to lowest level of file inside a
folder and start deleting from there.

Hope this helps...

 

[BillD]

Try this:
-logon as administrator if you haven’t

unnecessary, because you already get the escalation of privileges via UAC
prompt.

 

[oscar]

I don't assume that someone is logged-on as administrator unless they state
so. And if one is logged-on as a standard user without UAC permissions you
may or may not have permissions to other folders or programs depending on a
few factors.
There was no mention of UAC prompts in his statement.

 

[BillD]

And if one is logged-on as a standard user

if you're a standard user, the UAC will ask you for administrator password
and so you're able to elevate your privileges.

 

[oscar]

I am aware of how UAC works.

Please do not reply to me any more. My computers are running fine. It's
Steve who is seeking help.

Now, do you have the solution to Steve's problem? If so then tell Steve, not
me.

 

[berwin22]

how to delete folder when your admin in vista and have no permission

right click properties
security
advanced
owner
change to yourself (check sub containers and objects)
close the dialog boxes with ok button till you're back to the windows
explorer

right click properties
security
advanced
edit
add
grant yourself full permissions

open up and administrative cmd window and browse to the folder with
the cd command
rmdir /s /q FOLDERNAME

berwin22