double copy of vista file find after install

G

Guest

Hi, I just try to install a x64 version of vista ultimate in my pc to have a
trial.
However during the 1st time installation, there is an error saying that it
cant access to the disk and ask me to restart the installation process.
After that I can successfully run vista in the second install, but I find
out that there is an windows.old.000 folder in C: which contain 3 folders
(program files, program files (x86) and Windows).
It takes up 10GB of the storage and I cant delete it even I set my login
account to admin type.
It always pop up saying I need permission to do it.
Is there anyone can help?
 
M

Matt I.

I'm not sure about this, but I think that you have to edit the permissions
in the properties window. Some permissions that carry over from XP seem to
block out Admin access to the folder on Vista.
 
J

Jimmy Brush

Hello,

Run the disk cleanup wizard.

- Click start
- Type Disk Cleanup
- Press enter
- Select 'Files from all users on this computer'

It should give you the option to remove that folder.


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- JB
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User

Windows Vista Support Faq
http://www.jimmah.com/vista/
 

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