Vista - Cannot delet a file

02-04-2008

What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

02-04-2008

/Buddha/ said:

Quote:

> What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
> system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
> the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
> Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
> accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

There are times when closing Windows Explorer, then relaunching it, will
allow a file to be deleted.

For other tips...
http://support.microsoft.com/search/...=1&spid=global

02-04-2008

you might also try turning uac off (not recomended)it is a safeguard against
deleting important files .this os is designed to be idiot proof thats why you
get all the permission required windows even if you are an administrator
--
martyb

"Buddha" wrote:

Quote:

> What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
> system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
> the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
> Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
> accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

02-04-2008

I see you point, but I don't consider myself an idiot, and I resent being
treated like one. I've used every version of MS Windows since it's first
release, and it seems every release looks prettier and performs less well. I
never thought I'd say this, but Vista has made me miss XP. Returning Fax &
Scan would also be a tremendous improvement to Home Premium.

Buddha

"marty" wrote:

Quote:

> you might also try turning uac off (not recomended)it is a safeguard against
> deleting important files .this os is designed to be idiot proof thats why you
> get all the permission required windows even if you are an administrator
> --
> martyb
>
>
> "Buddha" wrote:
>

Quote:

> > What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
> > system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
> > the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
> > Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
> > accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

**Brink** · 02-04-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Buddha

What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

Hi Buddha,

Depending on the file and it's location, taking ownership of it will usually allow you to modify or delete the file when it will not delete by normal means.

Take Ownership of file

Shawn

02-05-2008

On Sun, 3 Feb 2008 22:52:00 -0800, Buddha
<Buddha@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

>What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my
>system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who
>the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This
>Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to
>accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.

Turning off that piece of crap, UAC, is a start. I've tried
everything and even under SP1 RTM, the only way to delete some files
is to reboot.

02-04-2008	#1 (permalink)
Buddha n/a posts	Cannot delet a file What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.
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02-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
dev n/a posts	Re: Cannot delet a file /Buddha/ said: Quote: > What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my > system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who > the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This > Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to > accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS. There are times when closing Windows Explorer, then relaunching it, will allow a file to be deleted. For other tips... http://support.microsoft.com/search/...=1&spid=global
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02-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
marty n/a posts	RE: Cannot delet a file you might also try turning uac off (not recomended)it is a safeguard against deleting important files .this os is designed to be idiot proof thats why you get all the permission required windows even if you are an administrator -- martyb "Buddha" wrote: Quote: > What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my > system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who > the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This > Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to > accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.
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02-04-2008	#4 (permalink)
Buddha n/a posts	RE: Cannot delet a file I see you point, but I don't consider myself an idiot, and I resent being treated like one. I've used every version of MS Windows since it's first release, and it seems every release looks prettier and performs less well. I never thought I'd say this, but Vista has made me miss XP. Returning Fax & Scan would also be a tremendous improvement to Home Premium. Buddha "marty" wrote: Quote: > you might also try turning uac off (not recomended)it is a safeguard against > deleting important files .this os is designed to be idiot proof thats why you > get all the permission required windows even if you are an administrator > -- > martyb > > > "Buddha" wrote: > Quote: > > What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my > > system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who > > the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This > > Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to > > accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS.
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02-04-2008	#5 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,955 posts	Re: Cannot delet a file Quote: Originally Posted by Buddha What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS. Hi Buddha, Depending on the file and it's location, taking ownership of it will usually allow you to modify or delete the file when it will not delete by normal means. Take Ownership of file Shawn
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02-05-2008	#6 (permalink)
thetruthhurts @homail.com n/a posts	Re: Cannot delet a file On Sun, 3 Feb 2008 22:52:00 -0800, Buddha <Buddha@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >What do I have to do to be able to delete any file I choose to delete from my >system? I have a personal PC in my home that nobody uses but me. Just who >the hell do I need to get "Permision" from to delete a file from my HD? This >Vista OS is ridiculous. I feel like I need a priest or maybe an exorcist to >accomplish what took the stroke of a key or two in the old days under DOS. Turning off that piece of crap, UAC, is a start. I've tried everything and even under SP1 RTM, the only way to delete some files is to reboot.
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