Can't Delete Folder

04-13-2008

Why won't Vista allow me to remove a folder and a file in the folder
for a program that no longer exists on my system.
Vista says I need permission?!
I even tried deleting it in safe mode.

Any help will be appreciated
James

04-13-2008

Delete the file(s) first, then the folder.

If no joy,

Open an Administrator Command Prompt
Type attrib -r -a -s -h del [drive] path] [filename] Press Enter.

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"JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
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	Quote:
	> Why won't Vista allow me to remove a folder and a file in the folder > for a program that no longer exists on my system. > Vista says I need permission?! > I even tried deleting it in safe mode. > Any help will be appreciated > James >

04-14-2008

Tried that. It was a folder and 1 file that was associated with an
anti-virus/anitspyware software. It was under Program Files\Common Files
Finally downloaded shareware and deleted it. After that I had no internet
or email access. ooops!! Had to restore my system to a previous state.
Should have left it well alone.
Thanks for System Restore

James.

"Bob" <bob@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Delete the file(s) first, then the folder.
>
> If no joy,
>
> Open an Administrator Command Prompt
> Type attrib -r -a -s -h del [drive] path] [filename] Press Enter.
>
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> *Report back, please*
>
>
> "JamesJ" <jjy@xxxxxx_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
> news:e03F3CanIHA.4536@xxxxxx

	Quote:
	>> Why won't Vista allow me to remove a folder and a file in the folder >> for a program that no longer exists on my system. >> Vista says I need permission?! >> I even tried deleting it in safe mode. >> Any help will be appreciated >> James >>

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