umm cannot delete folder

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There is this folder that I am unable to delete. I have booted into all safe
modes and i find it impossible. I searched for viruses and spyware and cannot
find a thing. I'm stuck clueless. I cannot change the properties of the
folder, all it gives me when i try to make it accessable is the message
"access denied." A reason I have this probably is I have an FTP that my
friends and I use. I made it so that u need a login though. If you have a
login then you have writting privelages. Im stumped, there anything i can do
besides format? I think this may have to do with ownership, but I have no
idea how to change it. I've tried to change its properties, but i am unable
to. Someone save me!!! thanks for any help in advance.
 
Log in as administrator, right click, go to
properties/security/advanced/owner and click on administrator check replace
owner on sub container and click ok.
 
Take owership of the folder and delete it.

Prerequisites for taking ownership of a file or a folder:

1. You must be logged on to the computer with an account that has
administrative credentials.

2. If you are running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, you must start the
computer in safe mode, and then log on with an account that has
Administrative rights to have access to the Security tab.

3. For Microsoft Windows XP Professional, you need to disable Simple File
Sharing, in order to see the Security tab. To disable simple file sharing,
follow these steps: Click Start, and then click My Computer. On the Tools
menu, click Folder Options, and then click the View tab. In the Advanced
Settings section, clear the Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box.
Click OK.

See: http://www.winxptutor.com/ownership.htm
-and-
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Window XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k


If you mean right click the folder, I did and there is no security option.
 
I'm sorry i was not clear, I can see security on every other folder but this
one. This is why it is difficult to delete. Im running under winxp pro. I
realize all this also, but the security tab on this folder does not appear.
I tried to use cacls.exe and i get access denied. This is a bit more
complicated than i lead on. Im very sorry, but do you have any ideas?
 
Im really sorry im just not seeing the security tab on this folder. I am
quite good with computers... and running under winxp (dunno if i mentioned).
This is much more complex than i see. cacls doesnt work either...
 
Perhaps a corrupt folder? Have you tried "RD /S /?" from Command Prompt?

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Window XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k


Im really sorry im just not seeing the security tab on this folder. I am
quite good with computers... and running under winxp (dunno if i mentioned).
This is much more complex than i see. cacls doesnt work either...
 
Yes, Ive tried that too. For some weird reason it will not go away. You maybe
right about corruption. I'm stumped as to how to get it off though
 
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