Vista - Destination folder access denied!

Running Windows Vista x64

I'm sure this has been posted many times before... I've tried everything, though. I "reformatted" while protecting all my data...which was left in a folder called "BACKUP". (Exact location is C:\BACKUP). The contents of the folder is Program Files, Program Files (x86), User, and WINDOWS. None of the files are in use. I would like to delete it, as it is hogging 30gb. I have tried taking ownership by right clicking and going to security, selecting full ownership...I have also taken full ownership in cmd prompt....I have tried this in Normal Windows as well as in Safe Mode (all with administrator privileges). I've tried: rd filename /s in cmd prompt, too....and it says "access denied". I have tried deleting individual files, and can get some of them removed but not all of them. Oh yeah, I also tried changing WIC settings and allowing myself WDAC privileges, AND I've tried disabling UAC...but nothing....anything??? HELP!

Hi -

Are you using an elevated administrative cmd/DOS prompt -
START | cmd.exe

Another method that may work - activate the hidden admin account -
From an elevated admin cmd/DOS prompt -

net user administrator /active:yes

Log off your account; at the logon screen you'll find the Administrator account.

To hide the account after use, change YES to NO

Regards. . .

jcgriff2

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