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12-29-2008

For the past couple weeks, I've noticed that some of the files I try to
delete claim that I don't have permission to delete them. First of all,
all of the files on my computer have been installed on the only account
currently on the computer. Second, I have full administrative rights, so
there should be no problem deleting files from anywhere. I'm completely
stumped on how to get rid of any of them.

I'll provide whatever information you need to help me fix this.

First of all, I'm currently on a Dell Inspiron 1420 series running Home
Premium. The folder I'm trying to delete is directly on the hard drive
(C:\). It's called Nexon (the company). In it, there is another folder
called Mabinogi (a game I once played, but would like to get rid of).
I've already uninstalled the game, which is why it's so confusing that
the folder is even still there. In that folder is the undeletable file,
called npkcmsvc.exe (an application file). I've tried searching through
the properties of the file, and attempted to change some to give myself
permission, but it just doesn't seem to work.

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12-30-2008

nicksez4 wrote:

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>
> For the past couple weeks, I've noticed that some of the files I try to
> delete claim that I don't have permission to delete them. First of all,
> all of the files on my computer have been installed on the only account
> currently on the computer. Second, I have full administrative rights, so
> there should be no problem deleting files from anywhere. I'm completely
> stumped on how to get rid of any of them.
>
> I'll provide whatever information you need to help me fix this.
>
> First of all, I'm currently on a Dell Inspiron 1420 series running Home
> Premium. The folder I'm trying to delete is directly on the hard drive
> (C:\). It's called Nexon (the company). In it, there is another folder
> called Mabinogi (a game I once played, but would like to get rid of).
> I've already uninstalled the game, which is why it's so confusing that
> the folder is even still there. In that folder is the undeletable file,
> called npkcmsvc.exe (an application file). I've tried searching through
> the properties of the file, and attempted to change some to give myself
> permission, but it just doesn't seem to work.

Go into Safe Mode and try to delete the file from there. To get into Safe
Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the computer is starting up. Use your
arrow key to select Safe Mode.

If that doesn't work, Unlocker is a free utility that can often help.
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

Malke
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MS-MVP
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12-29-2008	#1 (permalink)
nicksez4 n/a posts	You need permission to perform this action For the past couple weeks, I've noticed that some of the files I try to delete claim that I don't have permission to delete them. First of all, all of the files on my computer have been installed on the only account currently on the computer. Second, I have full administrative rights, so there should be no problem deleting files from anywhere. I'm completely stumped on how to get rid of any of them. I'll provide whatever information you need to help me fix this. First of all, I'm currently on a Dell Inspiron 1420 series running Home Premium. The folder I'm trying to delete is directly on the hard drive (C:\). It's called Nexon (the company). In it, there is another folder called Mabinogi (a game I once played, but would like to get rid of). I've already uninstalled the game, which is why it's so confusing that the folder is even still there. In that folder is the undeletable file, called npkcmsvc.exe (an application file). I've tried searching through the properties of the file, and attempted to change some to give myself permission, but it just doesn't seem to work. -- nicksez4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ nicksez4's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/members/nicksez4.htm View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/vista-fil...nt/1095116.htm http://forums.techarena.in
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12-30-2008	#2 (permalink)
Malke n/a posts	Re: You need permission to perform this action nicksez4 wrote: Quote: > > For the past couple weeks, I've noticed that some of the files I try to > delete claim that I don't have permission to delete them. First of all, > all of the files on my computer have been installed on the only account > currently on the computer. Second, I have full administrative rights, so > there should be no problem deleting files from anywhere. I'm completely > stumped on how to get rid of any of them. > > I'll provide whatever information you need to help me fix this. > > First of all, I'm currently on a Dell Inspiron 1420 series running Home > Premium. The folder I'm trying to delete is directly on the hard drive > (C:\). It's called Nexon (the company). In it, there is another folder > called Mabinogi (a game I once played, but would like to get rid of). > I've already uninstalled the game, which is why it's so confusing that > the folder is even still there. In that folder is the undeletable file, > called npkcmsvc.exe (an application file). I've tried searching through > the properties of the file, and attempted to change some to give myself > permission, but it just doesn't seem to work. Go into Safe Mode and try to delete the file from there. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the computer is starting up. Use your arrow key to select Safe Mode. If that doesn't work, Unlocker is a free utility that can often help. http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/ Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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