Easy way to delete files without permissions
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Uploaded by ShadowUGZ on Nov 16, 2009
Easy method to get rid of files and folders that you do not have permissions for.
For those wondering simply how to delete the Windows.old folder, start at step 3.
Steps:
1) Create a folder called "Windows.old"
2) Move files that cannot be deleted into that folder
3) Run Disk Cleanup in Start - All Program - Accessories - System Tools (or Search in the Start menu)
4)Choose the drive where the Windows.old file is located and click OK
5) Check the "Previous Windows Installations" box and click OK
Done!
Note that you can also Rename the Folder you want to delete to "Windows.old" instead of making a new folder
If you do not have enough permissions to move/rename you have to gain ownership of a file/folder first. Click on the link below for a guide that explains how to do this.
http://www.w7forums.com/take-ownership-files-and-folders-t2345.html
Top Comments
All Comments (136)
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Dude thank you so much... Thanks to u i deleted 150gb!
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Worked 100%
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This was easier than i thought. Thanks you made me feel like an idiot
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you are a genius
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thksss work 100% :)
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ShadowUGZ for president!
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@Crazykilla626 lol
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Wow I can't even move the file :L
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A BIG THANK YOU GOES TO: ShadowUGZ
I've got two different annoying folders at my Local Disc D: after some Windows updates. I was complete denied from deliting it, either withe a Administrator log in. In properties, the "Read only" was check'd, but also denied to uncheck it. I've got these terrible annoying folders for a year or so. I'll finally managed to DELETE them thanks to you my friend. I tried a lot of different ways from other forums, but all of them resulted in "Access denied".
THANK YOU
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TheRattlehead13 2 months ago 7
jus gained about 120gb of my hard drive back, ure a boss mate
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