Removing Unwanted Folders.

[Geeky Dave]

Hi again all,

Clearing up my PC after a clean install of Windows XP, I have come across a
folder on my D: drive called "d71795891bd17f4". It has been on the drive for
about six months. I think it was created when I first upgraded to SP2, but I
could be wrong. It contained over 100 files, mainly .sys & .dll & although
it was only about 18mb in size, I still want to get rid of it. I managed to
delete all the files in the folder, but there are still three empty
sub-folders in it. I think I started copying files & folders from one folder
to another & accidentally dropped them into this "d71795891bd17f4". Now when
I try to delete it or any of the other sub-folders, I get an "Access is
Denied" error message.

Does anyone know how I can remove these folders?

Thanks again in anticipation,

Dave.

 

[WTC]

Hi again all,

Clearing up my PC after a clean install of Windows XP, I have come across
a folder on my D: drive called "d71795891bd17f4". It has been on the drive
for about six months. I think it was created when I first upgraded to SP2,
but I could be wrong. It contained over 100 files, mainly .sys & .dll &
although it was only about 18mb in size, I still want to get rid of it. I
managed to delete all the files in the folder, but there are still three
empty sub-folders in it. I think I started copying files & folders from
one folder to another & accidentally dropped them into this
"d71795891bd17f4". Now when I try to delete it or any of the other
sub-folders, I get an "Access is Denied" error message.

The folder "d71795891bd17f4" is safe to delete, it was probably a service
pack install temporary folder.

This how you would gain access and be able to delete the folder.

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

 

[Geeky Dave]

Thanks for the info Bill,
Unfortunately when I right click on the folder, I don't have a "Security"
tab there. All I get are "General", "Sharing" & "Customize" tabs.
I have looked at other folders that I do have access to & find the same
thing happens.
Any other ideas, or is there a way around this? I have XP Pro Version 2002
with SP2 & administrator rights, if that helps.
Thanks, dave.

 

[WTC]

If you have XP Home, you need to start the computer in Safe Mode to access
the Security Tab.

For XP Pro, Control Panel (Classic View) > Folder Options > View tab >
Uncheck "Use simple file sharing"

--
William Crawford
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

Thanks for the info Bill,
Unfortunately when I right click on the folder, I don't have a "Security"
tab there. All I get are "General", "Sharing" & "Customize" tabs.
I have looked at other folders that I do have access to & find the same
thing happens.
Any other ideas, or is there a way around this? I have XP Pro Version 2002
with SP2 & administrator rights, if that helps.
Thanks, dave.

 

[Geeky Dave]

Hi Bill,

After following your advice, I was not only able to remove the folder in
question, but I was also able to recover the files that I'd accidently moved
into it. They didn't show up in the sub-folders of the original folders
before I did as you suggested..
I can't thank you enough.

Cheers, Dave.

If you have XP Home, you need to start the computer in Safe Mode to access
the Security Tab.

For XP Pro, Control Panel (Classic View) > Folder Options > View tab >
Uncheck "Use simple file sharing"

 

[WTC]

You're welcome Dave and thanks for the feed back.