Computer refuses to delete empty folder

[Guest]

I've uninstalled several programs recently. There was no problem with the
uninstall, but some of them have left an empty folder in my Program Files.
I tried to delete this useless folder, but I get an "Access denied"
response. Since I am the sole owner and user of this computer, it would
seem that I should be able to delete anything--certainly if I insist.
How do I do it?

Thanks,

Norm Strong

 

[Malke]

I've uninstalled several programs recently. There was no problem with
the uninstall, but some of them have left an empty folder in my
Program Files. I tried to delete this useless folder, but I get an
"Access denied"
response. Since I am the sole owner and user of this computer, it
would
seem that I should be able to delete anything--certainly if I insist.
How do I do it?

Without knowing what the programs were and the details of the folders:

1. Reboot the machine if you haven't already done so. Then try to delete
them. If that doesn't work...

2. Try to delete the folders from Safe Mode.

Mlake

 

[John John]

You might be the owner of the computer but that doesn't necessarily mean
that you are (or should be!) the owner of all the files or folders on
your computer. ;-)

You have to grant yourself adequate permissions to delete files or
folders, do do so you must have administrative privileges. See one of
these methods:

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

Cacls
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/cacls.mspx?mfr=true

(For help on CACLS do cacls /? at the command prompt.)

Typical syntax:
cacls "C:\Some Folder Name" /E /G yourusername:F

How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and
folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419/

John

 

[philo]

I've uninstalled several programs recently. There was no problem with the
uninstall, but some of them have left an empty folder in my Program Files.
I tried to delete this useless folder, but I get an "Access denied"
response. Since I am the sole owner and user of this computer, it would
seem that I should be able to delete anything--certainly if I insist.
How do I do it?

Do you have hidden and system files made viewable in windows explorer?

The folder might not be empty