"required for windows to run properly. It cannot be deleted."

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I was making some changes to my system. But before I did the changes I saved
the "Desktop" folder to a "copy" folder. However now, after I am satisfied
with everything, I tried to delete the "copy" folder, the system won't let me
delete it. I get the msg "...is a Windows system folder and is required for
windows to run properly. It cannot be deleted". I checked the folder's
properties, turned off the "read only" attribute, and tried again. But I
still get the same message. I am under the "Admin" user. How do I get rid of
it?
 
Easiest way is to create another account (Admin privileges)
Log in using the new account
Delete the copy of the Desktop folder.

If your using XP Pro you can also use the hidden
account named 'Administrator'
At the Welcome Screen, do/press the Ctrl-Alt-Del keys twice to display the
Windows logon box.
Type in "Administrator" (without the quotes), by default the password is
blank, no password need be entered.
 
From the CMD prompt, turn off the System attribute for that "copy"
folder, using "ATTRIB -S "foldername"
 
It didn't work. I have xp with sp3. It must be using a different mechanism to
prevent deletion. However, the post by JS did solve the problem.
 
Creating another admin account worked. I don't really understand why, since
the other account was an admin account. The only difference being the other
one was the default admin created by the install xp software. Anyways, thanks.

PS. I am running the XP Home Edition with the SP3 update
 
No worry as long as it's fixed!
It didn't work. I have xp with sp3. It must be using a different mechanism to
prevent deletion. However, the post by JS did solve the problem.

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