cannot delete file: access denied

[Karthik]

Hi,
I am not able to delete files, even though I am logging in
as administrator. I am unable to change permissions for the
files either from read only to read and write.

Any suggestions as to why this is happening or how I can
get around this ?


cheers
Karthik

 

[Chris Lanier]

Delete - Can't Delete Files or Folders
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Karthik]

Hi,
Thanks, however I don't find the security tab in my
settings, when I go to properties. Any suggestions on how
to enable or get it back ?

Thanks
Karthik

-----Original Message-----
Hi,

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

Hi,
I am not able to delete files, even though I am logging in
as administrator. I am unable to change permissions for the
files either from read only to read and write.

Any suggestions as to why this is happening or how I can
get around this ?


cheers
Karthik

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[Guest]

Finally got this to work, had to disable the simple file
sharing from tools/Folder Options/ view and then had to
change file owner and file permissions to fix this.

Thanks to everyone for all your help on this.

cheers
Karthik

-----Original Message-----
Hi,
Thanks, however I don't find the security tab in my
settings, when I go to properties. Any suggestions on how
to enable or get it back ?

Thanks
Karthik

-----Original Message-----
Hi,

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows

XP

[Q308421]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

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[Karthik]

Thanks, I had to uncheck Simple File Sharing from View
Folder options to enable the security tab and then had ot
change file ownership as well as permissions.

cheers
Karthik

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

For WinXP Pro, go to folder options/view and uncheck the line for simple
file sharing.

For WinXP Home, you need to restart in Safe mode and logon as administrator.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

Hi,
Thanks, however I don't find the security tab in my
settings, when I go to properties. Any suggestions on how
to enable or get it back ?

Thanks
Karthik

-----Original Message-----
Hi,

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP [Q308421]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

Hi,
I am not able to delete files, even though I am logging in
as administrator. I am unable to change permissions for the
files either from read only to read and write.

Any suggestions as to why this is happening or how I can
get around this ?


cheers
Karthik

.

 

[Alex Nichol]

Thanks, however I don't find the security tab in my
settings, when I go to properties. Any suggestions on how
to enable or get it back ?

If you are using XP Pro; go to Folder Options - View and uncheck 'Simple
file sharing'

If you are using Home, then Simple File Sharing, with no security tab,
is all it supports. This provides privacy for each user to his/her own
'Documents', but no specific control beyond that