deleting files in vista

square_imp · 28 Dec 2007 at 18:24

Having some problems deleting some folders and files atm, even though I am logged in as admin. When I try and delete a folder I get a screen saying that I need permission to delete it and then the admin continue screen pops up. I click continue which I always presumed meant the permission is given and then I get told that access is denied. leaves me completely confused :confused:

Any help much appreciated.

m4cc45 · 28 Dec 2007 at 18:47

Right click on the folder, click Properties.

Click on the security tab - does the Administrator have full control?

M.

square_imp · 29 Dec 2007 at 10:54

nope, how do i change it so administrator does have full control, if I go to the edit panel the checkboxes are greyed out.

m4cc45 · 29 Dec 2007 at 11:19

As before. Right click the folder and select properties then click on the Security tab.

Click Advanced then click on the Owner tab. Select the user you are logged in as and click Okay.

I believe you have to now click okay on everything and exit that. Check if that works if it doesn't simply go back in to the Security tab and then change the permissions for the Administrator (i.e. tick full control).

M.

square_imp · 29 Dec 2007 at 14:01

Thanks for that, now it says under the security tab that my user has full control. However when I delete the folder I still get the original problem of being told access is denied. Will try a restart first and see if that helps.

square_imp · 29 Dec 2007 at 14:15

Right, worked it out now, was a problem with subfolders, there is a checkbox for applying a change of owner to subfolders that I was missing. Thanks for all your help.